Care Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Greater London is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and participating in enjoyable activities. This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate and proactive, and it offers flexible hours without the need for prior experience. Strong communication skills and IT abilities are beneficial. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred. Join a positive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary to become a Care Assistant.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Basic IT skills would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities like washing and dressing.
• Support residents in attending favorite activities.
• Respect residents' choices and dignity.

Skills

Good written communication

Good verbal communication

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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 Hendon.

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.

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.