Care Assistant

Signature; Banstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.75+

Flexible hours

Full and part-time hours

Free meals on shift

Workplace pension

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount

Refer A Friend £50 voucher

Staff recognition scheme

Career development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Banstead is seeking a Caring Care Assistant for our luxury care and nursing home. You will support residents with daily tasks and dementia care with genuine compassion, helping them feel safe, comfortable and engaged in activities.

No prior experience is required; an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous. We offer flexible full- and part-time hours, day and night shifts, generous annual leave and a range of wellbeing and development benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience required; NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is an advantage.
• Strong communication and compassionate care style.
• Willingness to learn and develop in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating and getting around.
• Help residents feel at home and participate in activities.
• Support development of personalised Care Plans with dignity and respect.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

IT literacy

Proactive

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

What Signature Offer

• From £13.75 per hour
• Shift times: Day Shifts 08:00-20:00 and Night Shifts 20:00-08:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time Day/Night shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

Your Role at Signature

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.

What we’re looking for

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.

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.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the compassion inside you.