Female CARE ASSISTANT Nursing Home settings

Female Care Assistants

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK, live within a commutable distance to the job location, and be able to work full‑time 33–44 hours per week.

The nursing home offers a range of specialist care for residents, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s care, as well as care for stroke victims.

Successful applicants should have 1–2 years of experience, preferably in a similar role.

Salary: £12.82 per hour

No sponsorship provided!

Work Environment

This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care : Provide personal care and support to residents, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Therapeutic Engagement : Engage residents in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress, identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de‑escalation techniques when necessary.
• Monitoring and Reporting : Observe and document residents’ conditions, noting any changes in behaviour or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
• Supportive Environment : Create a safe and compassionate environment for residents, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
• Collaboration : Work alongside a multidisciplinary team—including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers—to implement care plans and support residents effectively.
• Crisis Intervention : Recognise signs of distress or crisis in residents and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well‑being.

Required Qualifications

• Experience : Previous experience in a care role; experience with dementia, brain injury, and nursing home settings is desirable.
• Certifications : Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
• Skills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, with good communication skills.
• Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and a desire to make a positive contribution to their lives.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Permanent contract
• Day/Night shifts available
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
• Enhanced training
• Free uniforms made from breathable material.
• Set shift patterns : four‑week rolling rota.
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Refer a carer programme
• Store discount
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Full training will be provided, both face‑to‑face and online.

We will require a DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

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