Care Assistant

Carebase; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant (Nights) to provide personal care to residents. You'll support their needs, maintain high hygiene standards, and build meaningful relationships. This role requires compassion and a commitment to resident wellbeing. Full training is provided, and you will work in a friendly, supportive team environment that values mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Pension

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training and career development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications or experience needed; full training is provided.
• A commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents, supporting with bathing, eating, and mobility.
• Follow electronic care plans and administer medication as prescribed.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job Reference Ref/62/1061

Contract Type: Nights

Contract Details: Permanent Full time contract, 48 hours per week, Nights, Weekday and alternate weekend shifts

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Working Hours: 48 hours per week, Nights, Weekday and alternative weekends

Location: Writtle Road, Chelmsford

Closing Date: 19/10/2025

Home: Cherry Wood Grange

Benefits

• £12.50 per hour
• Full time – 48 hours per week
• Night shifts
• Weekday and alternate weekends
• Paid holiday
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the Role

As our Care Assistant (Nights), you’ll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and getting around the home. You will build meaningful relationships with residents and learn their likes, dislikes, and needs. Key responsibilities include:

• You’ll follow electronic care plans for each resident and administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
• You must be alert at all times to our residents’ physical and mental well being.
• You will help maintain high standards ensuring our residents’ home is always clean and safe.

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We are looking for caring individuals who want to work as part of an amazing team in a kind and supportive environment. For most roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience as full training is provided. We value compassion, care for residents’ comfort and happiness, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of residents and team members.

About Us

At Cherrywood Grange Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. We have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment and provide tools and support to support wellbeing, including Mental Health Champions and an online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space.