CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life Discount Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon Care Collection is hiring a Care Assistant in Ferndown, UK for full-time day shifts with alternate weekend working. The home values passion for care, teamwork, and resident independence, offering induction, mentorship and training to develop careers.

We require enthusiastic carers, ideally with NVQ qualification, and note sponsorship is not available for this role. Heathland House is part of our group in Ferndown, Dorset.

Qualifications

• Experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification.
• Willingness to attend training and development.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Proactive

Flexible

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant

• Full Time
• Ferndown, UK
• 13.0513.05 GBP / Year

£13.05 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits

Full Time Hours – Day Shifts to include alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Please note – we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Heathland House is a stunning 66 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home situated in Ferndown, Dorset.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. 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.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

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