Care Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd; Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Banstead is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, developing care plans, and engaging in their favourite activities. No experience is necessary; however, good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential. This position offers flexible full and part-time hours, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and supportive nature.
• Proactive and organised attitude.
• Positive and resilient person.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities like washing and eating.
• Support residents in making their apartments feel like home.
• Engage in activities with residents such as bingo and live music.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

You’ll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

Key Responsibilities

We’ll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them make their apartments feel like home. You’ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You’ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families.

You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity and independence, always. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Professional Attributes

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Qualifications and Skills

You don’t need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.