Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider in Nottingham is seeking compassionate carers to support residents with personal and emotional care. Responsibilities include supervising staff and providing end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort. Successful candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a similar role. This position offers progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Clear progression into senior roles

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a senior carer or in end-of-life care.
• Commitment to person-centred care.
• Experience supporting families through bereavement.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care.
• Supervise and mentor care staff.
• Liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Provide end-of-life care with dignity.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Emotional resilience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and compassionate carer looking to make a real difference during the most important stage of someone's life? At Hill Care, we believe a care home should be a warm, welcoming community where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), we provide exceptional care that puts people first.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care and emotional reassurance
• Supervising and mentoring care staff to maintain best practice
• Liaising with families, GPs, nurses, and palliative care professionals
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and promptly responding to changes
• Upholding dignity, respect, and sensitivity at all times, including end-of-life care to make residents as comfortable as possible
• Provide end-of-life care to residents with life-limiting conditions, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of care in their final days

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Prior experience in a senior carer or end-of-life/palliative care role
• Compassionate, calm, and emotionally resilient nature
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care; End-of-life care training (e.g., Gold Standards Framework, Six Steps)
• Experience supporting families through bereavement
• Knowledge of Advance Care Planning and DNACPR processes

Why join Hill Care

Choosing a care home is a significant decision—and so is choosing where you work. We understand the emotional impact that transition can have on families, and we\'re here to offer the expertise, reassurance and personal support they need. By joining our team, you\'ll become part of a group that genuinely puts people first. Whether it\'s residential, nursing, or dementia care, we focus on delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way—and you\'ll be central to that mission. We\'re proud of the difference we make every day. If you\'re compassionate, dedicated, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we\'d love to welcome you to the Hill Care family. At Hill Care, your work has real meaning. Whether you\'re just starting out or looking to grow your career in care, you can make a difference—every single day.

Benefits

• A clear route for progression into senior and management roles
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive environment that recognises your contribution
• The chance to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home environment