Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Clapham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Luso Court Care Centre, part of Willinbrook Healthcare under Care Concern Group, is seeking a Care Assistant in Clapham, London. The role focuses on supporting residents with complex nursing needs, dementia, and mental health conditions in a clinically led environment.

We offer competitive pay (£12.81 per hour), full-time and part-time contracts, day and night shifts, and benefits including a pension, paid DBS, and uniform. 5.6 weeks annual leave is provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, respectful approach to care.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork and resident interaction.
• Ability to work well within a team to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily routines.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report changes to nursing staff.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care promoting dignity and independence.
• Support social engagement and create a calm, positive atmosphere.
• Help establish routines and contribute to a professional care team.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Team player

Genuine interest in complex care

Experience preferred

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Luso Court Care Centre is a newly commissioned specialist care home in Clapham, London supporting adults with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. The home offers 80 en suite bedrooms across two floors and provides complex nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential mental health support within a safe and clinically led environment.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.81 per hour


• Full time and part time contracts available


• Day shifts and night shifts available


• Pension, Paid DBS, Uniform provided


• 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role within the care team, supporting residents with complex physical health needs, dementia and mental health conditions. You will provide high quality, person centred care while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You will support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily routines, ensuring care is delivered safely and in line with each individual’s care plan. Working closely with Nurses and senior staff, you will monitor residents’ wellbeing, report any changes promptly and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

You will also support residents to remain socially engaged and comfortable within the home, helping to create a calm and positive atmosphere where individuals feel respected and valued.

As part of a newly commissioned specialist service, you will help establish strong routines, deliver high standards of care and contribute to building a supportive and professional care team.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential


• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable


• A compassionate, respectful and patient approach to care


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team


• A genuine interest in supporting people with complex care needs

About Us

Luso Court Care Centre Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.