Care Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in London is seeking a Care Assistant to join their caring team. In this role, you will assist residents in daily activities and promote their dignity and independence. No previous experience is required, but good communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. Join us for a rewarding career with great development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and supportive team player.
• Respectful of residents' choices, dignity, and independence.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, and drinking.
• Help residents enjoy their favourite activities.
• Develop care plans considering residents' specific needs.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Some 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.