Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in London seeks a passionate Care Assistant to support dementia residents. The role involves working in a close-knit team, ensuring the comfort and independence of residents. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2 and a commitment to care, alongside being self-motivated and effective communicators. Full-time hours with a competitive hourly rate of £12.72 plus benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Support and training for career development

Qualifications

• Candidates must be physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
• Willingness to attend training for NVQ qualifications if not already possessed.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for dementia residents in a residential home.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for all residents.
• Work as part of a close-knit team, supporting each other.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant

£12.72 per hour - plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Day Shifts

A Top 20 Care Home group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents.

Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times. We are looking to recruit experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification and with the desire to further their career within our home. We offer a comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training and encourage career development.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications if not willingness to attend
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing