CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Care Assistants to join their team. You will support residential and dementia residents, promoting their independence and choice. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent and a passion for care. The role offers competitive pay at £12.63 per hour, paid breaks, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform

Paid DBS

Career development support

Responsibilities

• Support residential and dementia residents.
• Work within a close-knit team.
• Promote choice and independence for residents.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to prioritize

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant

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 (£12.63 per hour), paid breaks, uniform, paid DBS and additional company benefits.

The shifts we are recruiting for will be from 8am-2pm on the following rotation:
Week 1 – Monday/Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday
Week 2 – Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

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 promoting choice, individuality and independence for residents at all times. We are looking to recruit experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification and a 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, or 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