Care Assistant

Colten Care; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to join their luxury care home team. The ideal candidate must possess strong observational skills and attention to detail, as they will provide high-quality, individualised care for residents. Training is offered, making this role accessible even to those without prior experience. Competitive pay rates and opportunities for career progression are also available, promoting a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Paid breaks

Complimentary meal of choice

Real career progression

Free uniforms

Training provided from day one

Qualifications

• Compassion is essential for working with residents.
• Willingness to be hands-on and help individuals.
• No prior experience necessary as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and support for each resident.
• Promote residents' privacy, dignity, and independence.
• Create a happy and safe atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Good observation skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Care Assistant

From £12.66 per hour to £14.98 per hour. 24–36 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with paid breaks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Health Care Assistants at our luxury care home, Avon Reach in Christchurch, Dorset.

Benefits

• Excellent rate of pay
• Paid breaks
• Complimentary meal of choice
• Real career progression

About you

Compassion is in your nature. You’re willing to be hands‑on with residents and help them whenever needed. You’re organised, hard‑working, resilient, with good observation skills, attention to detail and a sense of fun.

You don’t need to have experience – your personal qualities and values are more important to us. You’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training from day one.

About Colten Care

Colten Care is an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group with an outstanding reputation. All 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good, and 7 are outstanding by the CQC.

Additional Benefits

• Pay enhancement for weekends, nights and NVQ qualifications
• Additional hours/overtime opportunities available
• Training provided from day one
• Free uniforms
• In‑house progression opportunities to the Senior Care Lead Programme
• Career progression to join the Trainee Nurse Associate Programme and be a nurse at no cost to you (we fund your learning)

The Role

As a Care Assistant you will provide high quality, individualised care and support for each resident, promoting and upholding their privacy, dignity and independence at all times. Your role is to create a happy, caring and safe atmosphere, putting residents at the heart of everything we do.

You will work under the guidance of our Nursing team, available 24 hours a day, and will have the opportunity to gain qualifications with our exceptional Learning and Development team.

Joining Colten Care means being part of a team that strives to be the best, supporting residents in our award‑winning homes and making every day their best day.