Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Maples Care Home in Bexleyheath is seeking a Care Assistant to help residents with daily living, personal care and mobility. You will follow care plans to support dignity, independence and wellbeing, working as part of a supportive team in a warm, homely environment.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.03, 34.5 hours per week on days and nights, paid DBS check, uniform provided and 5.6 weeks of annual leave. Full training and ongoing development will be provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Good communication and teamwork
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans to deliver safe, responsive and consistent care.
• Work within a supportive team to create a warm and positive environment.
• Assist with daily activities to help residents feel comfortable, respected and valued.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Maples Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Bexleyheath, set over three floors and designed to combine modern facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere. The home offers 75 spacious ensuite bedrooms where residents are encouraged to personalise their space, creating a comfortable and supportive environment.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.03 per hour
• Contracted to 34.5 hours per week - Days & Nights availible
• Paid DBS pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About Us

Maples Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.