Job Description

Care Assistant

Location: Carrington House

At

Carrington House

, we believe in delivering compassionate care, fostering independence, and honouring choice, so our residents can live their best lives. We're looking for a dedicated

Care Assistant

to join our family and help us make a real difference.

Your Role

As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our home, helping residents feel valued and supported. You'll provide high-quality, personal, and social care while building strong relationships, offering kindness, and creating warmth both for residents and your colleagues. Whether you're assisting with personal care or companionship, your care makes all the difference.

What You'll Do:

Assist residents with clinical, social, and emotional care needs Provide personal care and companionship tailored to individual requirements Support the care team in monitoring residents and reporting changes in health Communicate with residents' families and other healthcare professionals Create and foster a clean and safe environment

What We're Looking For:

Kindness, compassion, and a genuine love for caring for others Strong communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work both independently and as part of a team Flexibility, time management skills, and an eye for detail A positive attitude and a good sense of humour Previous care experience (desirable, but not essential)

What We Offer:

Flexible working patterns to fit your lifestyle Comprehensive paid induction DBS check and uniform provided by Carrington House (terms apply) 5.6 weeks annual leave Annual salary review Funded qualifications through the apprenticeship programme Wellbeing programme and retailer discounts
If you're passionate about care and ready to make a difference, apply online today. We can't wait to hear from you.

Ideal Qualifications

Care experience Patient care skills Alzheimer's, dementia, or residential care experience Proficiency in meal preparation Strong communication and time management skills
Please note we are not offering sponsorship opportunities for this role at present

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Physical Setting:

Care home Residential home
Shift:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Application question(s):

Are you aware this post is not open to sponsorship candidates at present?
Experience:

UK care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Care Support worker