Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in London seeks a Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents at Leah Lodge. The role offers £12.72 per hour and includes comprehensive training and support. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 2 or a willingness to obtain one and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join a dedicated team in fostering independence and individuality for our residents.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Willingness to attend NVQ level 2 training if not held.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for residential and dementia residents.
• Support individual choice, individuality, and independence.
• Work as part of a close-knit care team.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant — £12.72 per hour - plus company benefits. Full Time Hours - Day Shifts.

A Top 20 Care Home group 2025!

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

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents.

Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. 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