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Care Assistant

Tabley House, WA16 0HB
12.60 GBP Hourly
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About the role

Overview

Tabley House, WA16 0HB
Full Time
12.60 GBP Hourly
22 December 2025

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Unleash your passion: Day Healthcare Assistant wanted at Tabley House Nursing Home!

Nestled in Cheshire's picturesque countryside, Tabley House Nursing Home welcomes you to a place where warmth and compassion define every moment. Our care home is set within a magnificent 18th-century country house, surrounded by acres of parklands, creating a truly unique and enchanting atmosphere.

Tabley House Nursing Home has been ranked in the top 20 care homes across the UK for 2024!

A Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 based on reviews in the last 2 years. 23 reviews with an average 'Overall Experience' of 5.0 out of 5. (carehome.co.uk)

"I wish to express our extreme gratitude to all members of Tabley staff for their love and devotion in giving the very best level of care to Mum throughout her last 4-plus years at Tabley."

"Mum’s practical and physical needs were looked after magnificently. We expected no less from you, but what was impressive and inspiring was the care you all provided for her social and intellectual needs."

You are…

  • Genuinely driven with a desire and a resilience to make a real difference in people’s lives
  • An excellent communicator & a good team player
  • Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Your day-to-day…

  • 44 hours per week (11 hour shifts) working days 7.45am to 7.45pm, must be able to work alternate weekends
  • Offer innovative model of care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
  • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
  • Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
  • Learn about behaviour management
  • Assist with medical & welfare needs
  • Safeguarding
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Free meals freshly prepared by our chef and kitchen team
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Enhanced maternity
  • Free Health Cash plan
  • 24 hours free GP support line
  • Free life assurance cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Car lease discounts
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
  • Free parking whilst on shift
  • NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card

Discover Unparalleled Care:

At Tabley House, it's not just care; it's a heartfelt commitment to enriching lives. Every corner resonates with genuine kindness, from the friendly welcome that greets you, to our dedicated nursing and care staff attending to your every need. Our residents Experience the epitome of comfort in our individual, elegant, and uniquely designed bedrooms.

Join Our Family:

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant seeking more than just a job? Become part of our family, where compassion knows no bounds. Apply now and join a team that cherishes every individual, respects personal choices, and enriches lives daily.

We cherish our residents and their families, making every day a celebration of life. Come, be a part of something truly special at Tabley House Nursing Home!

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Tabley House

Tabley House
Cheshire West and Chester
WA16 0HB
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Our application process

Application Submission
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Step 1

Application Submission

Your application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.
Automated Confirmation
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Step 2

Automated Confirmation

You’ll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.
Application Review
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Step 3

Application Review

We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
Initial Screening
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Step 4

Initial Screening

If your application is suitable, you’ll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
Interview
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Step 5

Interview

If you meet the screening criteria, you’ll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you’re applying to.
Feedback and Offer
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Step 6

Feedback and Offer

Following the interview, you’ll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

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90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Training at Cygnet
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Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Tara

Support Worker SC
Recognised for
Resilience

Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

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Sylvia

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Hard Work

Sylvia came from Gotts Park to support us when we were three staff down on Friday, showing great initiative by proactively helping with cleaning, including locating the hoover and even cleaning the dishwasher filter.

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Taryn

Support Worker SC
Recognised for
Positivity

Taryn is health-conscious and excels at promoting residents’ weight, health, and wellbeing through nutritious eating ideas. She positively impacted at least one resident by suggesting healthier food swaps and mentors all staff on healthy options, exercise, and movement.

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Vicky

Complaints Manager
Recognised for
Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support true leadership beyond duty

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Rebecca

Therapy/Activity Coordinator HC Salaried
Recognised for
Comfort

Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero” by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.

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Najinder

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Positivity

Jay has shown outstanding dedication and positivity supporting a service user facing activity engagement challenges. They proactively took him out, arranging headphones for comfort, demonstrating patience and care, resulting in his first incident-free day in a long time—a huge achievement.

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Paul

Maintenance Manager
Recognised for
Hard Work

The Sheffield maintenance team works tirelessly to keep the hospital and school running, no job too big or small. They respond promptly to needs, ensure safety, and always fit in school requests like marquees, lights, doors, and displays, all with smiles and positive interactions with young people. Their hard work is deeply appreciated.

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Michael

Complaints Assistant
Recognised for
Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support— rue leadership beyond duty

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Mohamed

DS Service Desk Engineer
Recognised for
Hard Work

Mohamed went above and beyond late Friday afternoon to provide login details for a new starter, instantly pulling up the ticket, communicating well, and ensuring they were set up for Monday morning. This helped create a positive first impression at Cygnet.

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Olivia

Support Worker SC
Recognised for
Hard Work

I wanted to give a shout-out to Olivia for her incredible hard work lately. Seriously, it’s been so inspiring to see her dedication and effort on the team shes only limited to hand full of service users at present but She’s been crushing it, and I really appreciate all that she does to keep things running smoothly. thank you

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