Care Assistant

Job Title

Care Assistant

Permanent

£25,673.65 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Working shifts between Monday and Sunday 07:00 and 22:00 including weekends and bank holidays

Harbour Place, Workington

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsor ships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

Riverside are recruiting for our brand-new extra care development Harbour Place in Workington which offers independent living for people with care needs that is due to open in January 2026
. The start date of this role will be Monday 2 March 2026
.

Whether you’re an experienced care assistant or looking to start a career in care, why not apply below and one of the team will get in touch to discuss the roles we have and what we do. We are also happy to discuss hours of work and shift patterns. There are various hours available including full time and part time.

You will provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care and carry out individual tasks with residents in line with their support plans, to maintain or improve their quality of life and to be able to recognise signs of distress in residents. You will work with the team to identify and assess positive ways to reduce distress and give residents control over their lives wherever possible.

• Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment, offering personal care to a diverse group of people
• An awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and regulation National Care Standards Awareness
• Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, which may include working outside of normal office hours and lone working

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

• Work as part of a committed and compassionate team, delivering an outstanding experience to customers whilst being supported by your colleagues and Line Manager
• Recognise and identify each individual customer’s needs to ensure a person-centred approach and that the customer is at the heart of everything we do by:
• Delivering and enabling customers to meet the aspirations within their individual support plans, whilst keeping up-to-date information on customers’ changing needs
• Providing direct personal care to customers in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) definitions including…