Job Description

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Fairfax Manor Care Home in Harrogate offers high-quality Residential, Dementia, and Respite Care in a modern, luxurious setting that feels more like a five-star hotel, designed to enhance comfort, independence, and community. With 90 elegant ensuite bedrooms, dementia-friendly layouts, and innovative features including fall prevention technology, electronic medication systems, and even a dining service robot, the home combines cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities including a cinema, beauty salon, Orangery cafe, and pub, all within an environmentally conscious building that blends sustainability with Harrogate's heritage. The home also has its own mini bus enabling frequent trips out for residents to destinations of their choice



We are seeking to appoint kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have BANK contracts available with an hourly rate of 13.00! Shift times are 0745-2000 or 1945 - 0800..



Role Responsibilities:



To deliver "hands on" care to residents in a person centred way. Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life. Model best practice when delivering care. Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans. Contribute to the daily records of residents. Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively. Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


Skills and experience required:



Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of
employment
Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the
delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence


The Benefits



Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles



Bank holiday and overtime enhancements 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Paid DBS Uniform provided Paid training Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only - Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant Excellent induction programme for new starters A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications A competitive rate of pay Wellbeing programmes Recognition awards - employee of the month and golden tickets Ongoing career development Pension scheme Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

About Lovett Care

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more...More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

This position is subject to a DBS check