Care Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Farnham Common; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.75

Full-time shifts

30 days leave

8 bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance

Refer a Friend

Cash bonus £1000

Career development

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Care Assistant at our Signature at Farnham Common home. You will join a caring, supportive team with flexible full-time hours and opportunities for development.

You will assist residents with daily tasks and provide specialist dementia care as needed, helping to create a home-like environment. No experience required; CV-friendly entry and NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care is a plus.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is an advantage.
• Kind, compassionate, and reliable with a patient-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and personal care.
• Support residents in activities and community life.
• Contribute to care plans and accurate documentation.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care

Job description

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Job Reference signaturec/TP/342970/10771

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Hours:

43 hours per week

Location:

Closing Date:

03/09/2026

Job Category:

Care

Region:

Region 1

Home Name:

Signature at Farnham Common

What Signature Offer

• From £13.75 per hour
• Full time/ Day & Night shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Train – Beaconsfieldnearest train station + 10-minute drive
• Bus – X74 Bus
• Driving – M40 nearest motorway

Job Introduction

You’ll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common.

Your Role at Signature

We’ll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them make their apartments feel like home. You’ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You’ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families.

You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity and independence, always. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.