Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Haywards Heath is seeking Care Assistants for night shifts. The ideal candidates will provide dedicated care to residents with a passion for supporting their independence. Offering £12.67 per hour, benefits include paid breaks and comprehensive training. Join a close-knit team in a top-rated care home environment.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction

Mentorship and training

Career development encouragement

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or willingness to attend.
• Physically and medically capable of carrying out care duties.
• Proactive, flexible and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to both residential and dementia residents.
• Support a close-knit team and promote resident independence.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to organise workload

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant – Night Shift

Luxurious Newly Opened Care Home! Care Assistants £12.67 per hour plus company benefits. Full Time Hours – Night Shifts.

About the Home

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025, awarded 'One of the UK's Best Companies to Work For'. Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing, offering state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including 72 large ensuite bedrooms, 5 luxury care suites, luxurious lounges, dining rooms, an on‑site café bar, a cinema, and a professional hair & beauty salon.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and reliable carers to become part of the new care team, looking after our residential and dementia residents. Our team members must have a real passion for care, want to work as part of a close‑knit team supporting each other, and promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

Key Benefits

Competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform, paid DBS, comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training, and encouragement of career development.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or willingness to attend)
• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• Team player, self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.