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    Domestic Assistant  /  Housekeeper

    Housekeepers help keep care environments fresh, hygienic and comfortable. Their work often includes:

    • Cleaning communal areas, bathrooms and sometimes residents’ rooms
      • Sanitising surfaces to reduce the spread of germs
        • Managing waste safely and responsibly
          • Supporting with occasional laundry tasks

            By keeping spaces fresh and hygienic, Housekeepers play an essential role in protecting health and making the care setting a pleasant place to live and work.

            Domestic Assistant / Housekeeper

            Care Assistant

            Care Assistants support people with personal care and daily living, including:

            • Washing and dressing
              • Eating and hydration
                • Companionship and emotional support
                  • Helping individuals stay as independent as possible

                    Their role is centred on kindness, trust and making each day feel safe and positive.

                    Care Assistant

                    Night Care Assistant

                    Night care assistants support people through the hours when they're at their most vulnerable, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while they sleep, and attended to if they don't. 

                    Their role includes:

                    • Carrying out regular checks throughout the night
                      • Assisting with personal care for anyone who needs support after dark
                        • Providing calm reassurance to individuals who wake feeling anxious or confused
                          • Monitoring the wellbeing and flagging changes to the rest of the team
                            Night Care Assistant

                            Support Workers

                            Support Workers help people live as independently as possible by supporting them with:

                            • Personal care (when needed)
                              • Daily activities like shopping, cooking and attending appointments
                                • Building confidence and social inclusion
                                  • Encouraging personal growth and wellbeing

                                    Their role is about enabling choice and supporting individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

                                    Support Worker

                                    Activity Co-ordinator

                                    Activity Coordinators create engaging, person-centred activities that enhance wellbeing by:

                                    • Planning social, recreational and therapeutic activities
                                      • Tailoring sessions to residents’ interests and abilities
                                        • Encouraging participation and building positive relationships

                                          Ultimately, they help to create an inclusive environment that promotes independence and joy

                                          Activity Co-ordinator

                                          Catering Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

                                          Catering Assistants support the delivery of nutritious, well-balanced meals by:

                                          • Helping with meal preparation
                                            • Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and well-organised
                                              • Supporting the serving of meals
                                                • Creating an enjoyable, welcoming mealtime experience

                                                  They play an important role in promoting health and wellbeing through quality food.

                                                  Catering Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

                                                  Senior Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker & Team Leader

                                                  Senior Care Assistants support both the people in care and the care team by:

                                                  • Providing hands-on care
                                                    • Guiding, organising and supporting the team
                                                      • Mentoring new staff
                                                        • Ensuring care plans are followed effectively

                                                          It’s a role for someone who loves caring for others and helping a team work smoothly.

                                                          Senior Care Assistant / Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

                                                          Registered Manager

                                                          Registered Managers lead and oversee the entire care service by:

                                                          • Supporting staff and managing day-to-day operations
                                                            • Ensuring high standards of safe, effective care
                                                              • Managing resources and coordinating the service
                                                                • Creating a positive, supportive environment for both staff and residents

                                                                  It’s a role for someone who enjoys leadership, problem-solving and building a caring, well-run service.

                                                                  Registered Manager