Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Swanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home group located in England is seeking a passionate and reliable Care Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include providing care for residents and supporting a close-knit team. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 qualification or a willingness to pursue it. The position offers competitive hourly pay of £12.79, paid breaks, uniform, and comprehensive support for career development. Candidates must be physically able and possess effective communication skills.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties with or without assistive aids.
• Willingness to attend training for NVQ if not already qualified.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residential and dementia residents.
• Support team members in all aspects of care.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for residents.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Ability to prioritise workload

Flexible and adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant

£12.79 per hour - plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home group 2025!

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

Please note - We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Emerson Park is a luxurious Care Village situated in Hextable, near Swanley. This stunning care village comprises 47 independent living apartments as well as an 85 bedded nursing, residential and dementia care home.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents with the flexibility to work day and night shifts. 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