Care Assistant Part Time

Care Assistant Part Time (20 hours)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant at Pennington Court
, you will provide compassionate, person‑centred support to residents — including those living with dementia — with warmth, patience and professionalism. Helping them feel safe, valued and understood.

This part‑time position is initially offered on a casual/bank basis offering you meaningful work within a supportive team. Initially this role is required to cover holiday and sickness absence
, ensuring continuity of care for our residents.

What We’re Looking For

• Naturally Caring Individuals who genuinely want to make a difference as a Care Assistant

• Clear communication skills and a calm, reassuring manner

• Experience in care or dementia support is welcome but not essential

• Commitment to our values and to delivering exceptional care

• Willingness to begin on a casual/bank basis
  , with potential for a permanent role as a Care Assistant

Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Personal Care Support — Assist with washing, dressing, mobility and mealtime support, always delivered with dignity and sensitivity.

• Dementia‑Focused Support — Provide calm, structured and reassuring care tailored to residents living with dementia.

• Emotional Companionship — Offer kindness, patience and meaningful interaction to promote wellbeing.

• Domestic Assistance — Help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable living environment.

• Observation & Reporting — Notice changes in residents’ health or behaviour and communicate promptly with senior staff.

• Holiday & Sickness Cover — Provide additional support when colleagues are away, ensuring seamless, high‑quality care.

• Team Collaboration — Work closely with colleagues to deliver consistent, person‑centred care.

We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.
We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.