A career in care can be so rewarding - you really can change people’s lives. And that’s an amazing feeling.
The roles we have are as diverse as the routes into a career in care…
…and we have lots of opportunities available.
Here at family-run Wellburn, we have a diverse range of job opportunities with plenty of benefits, covering a wide variety of roles across all 16 of our homes.
With lots of career opportunities and potential for progression, take a look below to explore some of our job roles.
A closer look at some of our roles
Expand the sections below to read more about what each role involves or, if you like the sound of the role, check out our latest jobs to see if we currently have that role available.
Team Leader
A Team Leader’s role in our home is super important and, in terms of career development, offers lots of possibilities and potential.
When we’re recruiting a new Team Leader, we’re looking for someone with the following qualities in abundance: someone who is caring, organised, patient, and has excellent communication and listening skills, as well as experience with computers.
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The Team Leader will support the home’s management team by supervising and assisting the care assistants with the daily running of the home in the absence of management.
A Team Leader is also responsible for creating care plans for each and every resident, designed to ensure their needs and preferences are always prioritised and accommodated.
A Team Leader will participate in meetings with both professionals and the relatives or loved ones of residents, providing up to date information on the health and wellbeing of each resident. Also, one of their core responsibilities will be the monitoring of resident’s conditions, and subsequently reporting any concerns to home managers or to the correct medical professional.The Team Leader will assist in the administration, control, storage, rotation and disposal of medication, whilst keeping accurate documentation during each stage. Monitoring the performance of Care Assistants will also be a key duty, making sure support is provided when required.
Team Leaders have a direct and personal responsibility for the health, safety and security of our residents. They ensure that care is delivered to the highest quality at all times, in line with all CQC guidance.
Care Assistant
A Care Assistant is a vital part of any care home. All of our Care Assistants are highly valued, and have the opportunity to progress through Level 3 training, giving them the opportunity to lead teams and supervise other members of the staff.
Our Care Assistants are caring, empathetic and have an extremely enthusiastic personality. They brighten the day of not only our residents, but all those around them, and possess excellent communication skills.
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A Care Assistant plays a vital part in any care home. Their roles are integral to the happiness and wellbeing of residents - meeting their personal care needs every step of the way. They will always prioritise doing everything in a way that respects the dignity of each resident as an individual, whilst also promoting and encouraging their independence.
A Care Assistant will always ensure they and others around them are delivering high-quality, first-class care to residents, their family, and our visitors.
This role also includes providing personal day to day care support to residents, including assisting with toileting, bathing, and some general household cleaning duties, to ensure the residents’ home and environment remains clean and cosy. A Care Assistant will also help residents move around the home, with the help of Moving and Handling training.
The role also involves liaising and forming strong relationships with professionals, to ensure the care provided is of the highest standard possible.
On a more personal level, the role also requires a Care Assistant to offer support to residents when making personal choices and ensuring that every decision made by a resident is informed.
Domestic
A Domestic’s role is one of the most highly appreciated in any care home setting. Here at Wellburn, our strapline is ‘Your kind of home’, and for all of our residents to feel comfortable, safe and homely, our Domestics keep every nook and cranny clean and tidy. They ensure that all of our spaces are immaculate, and create a warm and welcoming place to live in and visit.
When we’re recruiting a new Domestic, we’re looking for some vital qualities: attention to detail, a huge amount of pride in yourwork, and a great understanding of confidentiality. We’re looking for an active team player, with excellent communication skills.
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Domestics work hard to make sure our homes are always clean and hygienic, contributing to that ‘home from home’ feeling, which in turn allows our residents to live in warmth, safety and comfort.
A Domestic will be required to have knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), ensuring all work practices are in line with specified Health and Safety guidelines.A Domestic should always ensure that both the communal and private areas of the home are always tip-top. All cleaning schedule paperwork will be completed on time, and Domestics will also ensure that areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, to create a warm and welcoming home for both residents and visitors. Duties include hoovering, dusting, and general cleaning.
Lifestyle Coordinator
A Lifestyle Coordinator has a huge responsibility to make sure each and every day that, whether inside or outside the home, residents are happy, stimulated and entertained. Whether that’s by exploring other roles within the home, or a career progression into a role within Head Office - multiple options are available.
Our Lifestyle Coordinators all share key qualities - they have an abundance of enthusiasm and passion, are good listeners, patient, work well under pressure and are confident in managing their own time and working largely by themselves.
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Each of our homes has a dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator who is responsible for creating a rich activity programme that caters to the needs and wishes of every resident, with the aim of improving overall wellbeing, socialisation, and engagement.
A Lifestyle Coordinator will get to know each resident thoroughly, to build a well-rounded view of their individual interests, preferences, and goals, whilst also understanding each resident’s abilities in line with their personal care plans, and how to tailor activities accordingly.
A Lifestyle Coordinator will also plan and organise a stimulating Wellbeing Planner, reflective of their residents’ wishes, with a healthy balance of group activities, one-to-one engagement and trips outside the home, as well as booking entertainment to be delivered in the home.
A Lifestyle Coordinator is also responsible for forming strong bonds and relationships within the local community, as well as actively engaging with residents' families and loved ones, too. They must ensure the provision of activity-related equipment and manage a monthly social budget, whilst keeping their paperwork up to date.
Additionally, they are responsible for managing and populating their home's Facebook page with quality imagery and engaging content, and also supporting the Marketing Team in Head Office.
Dining Room Assistant
A Dining Room Assistant has the responsibility to make sure every resident is happy, comfortable and content during each and every dining experience. A natural career progression for Dining Room Assistants would be to move into the role of Kitchen Technician, where they would be responsible for preparing all meals. However, many other career paths are available if desired.
Our Dining Room Assistants have an abundance of empathy and patience, and a strong desire to help. A good amount of flexibility and organisation are also qualities we look for.
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A Dining Room Assistant supports residents during meal times, ensuring their food is of high quality and presented in a visually pleasing way.
A Dining Room Assistant will also ensure residents are provided with a wide choice when it comes to deciding what they would like to eat, as well as making sure they are free to choose where they would like to eat at mealtimes. If the resident chooses to spend a particular mealtime in the comfort of their own room, for example, the Dining Room Assistant will ensure that they experience the same high standards as they would within the dining room.
Dining Room Assistants also need to ensure that they regularly assess all residents’ dietary requirements and kitchen information sheets, whilst being aware of the IDDSI framework (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative).
Kitchen Assistant
A Kitchen Assistant plays an important role in any care home. Kitchen Assistants are responsible for all things nutrition - ensuring residents receive healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, day in, day out. This role also offers some great opportunities to develop your career within the company too, depending on experience and knowledge.
Our Kitchen Assistants are hardworking, organised and have a great ability to multitask. They also possess excellent communication and time management skills.
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A Kitchen Assistant is responsible for ensuring the residents receive a healthy, balanced and nutritious meal, day in, day out. A Kitchen Assistant is also required to prepare foods such as sandwiches, main meals and baking, including cakes and pastries. All of this will be done in line with both Health and Safety and food hygiene standards.
A Kitchen Assistant is responsible for all paperwork within the kitchen too, which includes monitoring temperatures and detailing cleaning schedules, and ensuring kitchen work surfaces, floors and equipment are kept to a high standard.Stock rotation is super important, as is ensuring that all items are correctly labelled with opening and expiry dates, planning meals ahead of time to provide a menu to our residents, and ensuring all food orders are completed in a timely manner.
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