Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Hextable; Hybrid; GBP 12,276 - 16,182; Part time

Job summary

Cinnamon in Hextable is looking for enthusiastic Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing care for residential and dementia residents on a flexible basis, covering shifts as required.

The ideal candidates will possess an NVQ level 2 qualification or be willing to obtain one, along with a strong team spirit and adaptability. Support, mentorship, and career development opportunities are offered within a luxurious care environment.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Willingness to pursue NVQ qualifications if not already obtained.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily care needs.
• Support a close-knit team in providing care.
• Promote individuality and independence for residents.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant

£13.17 per hour – plus company benefits

Bank Contract

A Top 20 Care Home group 2025!

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

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 care assistants to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents to work on an ‘as and when’ basis to cover annual leave and adhoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of days/weeks to be covered which will include day and/or night shifts.

Our Care Assistants 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 care assistants, 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