Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,297 - 26,030; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniform

Career progression and training

Long service awards

Discounts and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Care Assistant for a distinguished care home in the Nottingham area. You will be part of a team delivering high-quality residential and short-stay care, supporting residents with dementia and promoting wellbeing.

The role offers a permanent part-time position, working 33 hours per week on night shifts, with an excellent salary of £13.79 per hour (£23,663.64 per year). Benefits include pension, DBS checks, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A caring nature with patience and empathy.
• Previous care experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for older people

Good communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexible/rota work

Willingness to be trained

Patience

Education

Level 1/2 in social care (encouraged)

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home.

Key duties

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices

Qualities and experience

• Respect and sensitivity for older people
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends

Salary

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.79 per hour and an annual salary of £23,663.64 per annum. This permanent part-time role works 33 hours a week on nights.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS checks and uniform
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues