Care Assistant

St Philips Care Group; St. Saviour; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-weekly pay periods

Full training given

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Paid holiday

Flexible working to fit around life

Refer a friend bonus £100

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Care Assistant to support daily living, promote independence, and follow care plans. You will learn on the job, with full training provided and a supportive environment across the UK.

The role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for progression and flexible hours to suit your life.

Qualifications

• Previous care work experience in a hospital, care or nursing home.
• A passion for care of the elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for normal health and to consider effects on clients and families.
• Assist clients with daily care they would normally undertake themselves.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for clients to promote independence.
• Read and act on care plans to promote continuity of care.
• Maintain client confidentiality rights.
• Assist with moving, dressing, and daily hygiene.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Education

NVQ2/SVQ2 or QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been award the most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and continue to apply this ethos through 2026

Our company values and encourages our staff, provide ongoing training and the opportunities to progress throughout the business if desired. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care.

Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference?

Stop looking! You’ve found it!

With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training.

Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job!

The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature and kind.

Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued. Full training can be provided for the right applicant.

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.

To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.

To participate in holistic caring activities.

Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.

Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.

To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.

Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.

Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition

Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors

To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement

As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have,

Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.

A Passion for Care of the Elderly

NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment

The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”

4-weekly pay periods

Full training given

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Paid holiday

Flexible opportunities to fit around your life

Rewards scheme for all staff

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00

To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK

The chance to change lives

Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.