Care Assistant

Heanton Nursing Home; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Complementary meals

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Blue Light card discounts

Free DBS

Refer a Friend £50 voucher

Pension scheme enrollment

CPD accredited training

NVQ part-funded support

12 weeks induction with mentor

Career progression opportunities

24/7 welfare helpline

Job summary

Heanton Nursing Home in Barnstaple is seeking caring individuals to support elderly residents with daily activities and companionship. No formal qualifications are required, just kindness, patience, and empathy to ensure dignity and comfort for each resident.

Role includes helping with daily routines, personal care, and recording notes on wellbeing. Training and induction are provided, with ongoing development and a welfare team available 24/7 for support.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required to begin care work.
• Candidates should demonstrate a kind heart, with patience and empathy toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly and vulnerable residents with daily activities and companionship.
• Assist with personal care while promoting independence and dignity.
• Record daily notes on care and wellbeing using a computer or tablet.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Patience

Good communication

Job description

We are unable to offer Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

Did you know that you don’t need qualifications or previous experience to start a career in care – what you do need though is a kind heart, compassion, patience and the ability to treat others with empathy and dignity.Maybe you’ve raised your children and they’ve now flown the nest, but you still have that natural instinct to nurture and care for others. Maybe you’ve looked after a loved one before, like an elderly grandparent, or maybe you simply enjoy being there for people when they’re in need. That’s exactly the kind of person we’re looking for.

Caring Starts with Connection

Working in a care home means supporting elderly and vulnerable people in so many meaningful ways. Some residents simply value companionship - someone to share a cup of tea with, or sitting together to enjoy a meal at lunchtime. You might be a friendly face for a walk to the local shops, or just someone who brings comfort by being there throughout the day.

Personal Care that Respects Independence and Choice

Others may need more involved support with their daily routines, especially those living with a Dementia. This includes personal care - helping someone get dressed, supporting them with bathroom visits, encouraging and supporting with washing and bathing. These moments are just as important as a friendly conversation, and they’re always approached with patience and a focus on preserving each person’s dignity and independence.Dementia can sometimes cause confusion, upset or changes in behaviours, which can be understandably difficult for the person experiencing them. With the right training, we will support you to understand the person and to then offer the right support during these moments.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills are important in this role, but don’t worry we will teach you everything you need to know. Part of your day will involve using a computer or tablet to record daily notes about the people you support. These records are a vital part of their care to ensure each person’s overall wellbeing is always at the heart of what we do. It’s not about writing long reports, it’s about observing the small details that make a big difference in someone’s day.

How we Support you

Heanton Nursing Home is in the heart of Heanton Punchardon near Barnstaple and Bideford and offers an ever-continuing support network which starts at application stage where we start with a phone call then video call to talk you through the job and what to expect when working in a care home. Then you have a 12 week induction programme, a buddy system so you are never alone, continuous learning and development through different forms of training and a welfare team who are available 24/7 via telephone - you really are never alone when working with us!

Benefits:

• Paid breaks
• Complementary meals
• Select Bank Holidays Qualify for Enhanced Pay
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Blue Light card eligibility (access to discounts at hundreds of hight street & online retailers)
• Free DBS
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus voucher scheme - £50 each
• Full-time, part-time and bank hours offered
• Automatic enrolment on to our pension scheme
• CPD accredited training programme delivered by the home’s Care Academy
• NVQ part funded support
• 12 weeks induction programme with support from an assigned Mentor
• Career opportunities
• A 24/7 specialist welfare help line for guidance & support