Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A top care home group is seeking a Care Assistant in Hextable, England, to join their passionate team. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and requires flexibility to work various shifts. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ level 2 qualification and have a passion for caring for residents with dignity and respect. Additional benefits include paid breaks, uniform, training, and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties with or without assistive aids.
• Willingness to attend NVQ qualification courses if not already qualified.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residential and dementia residents.
• Work flexible shifts including day and night.
• Support residents' individuality and independence.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Proactive

Flexible and adaptable

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant

£12.79 per hour - plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note - We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Emerson Park is a luxurious Care Village situated in Hextable, near Swanley. This stunning care village comprises 47 independent living apartments as well as an 85 bedded nursing, residential and dementia care home.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents with the flexibility to work day and night shifts.We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits.

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.

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