Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided and onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home in Taunton is seeking a responsive Care Assistant to support residents with complex needs, emphasising dignity and wellbeing. The role involves following care plans, building relationships, and delivering person-centred care on a busy residential ward.

Shifts include days and nights with paid breaks; NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to obtain is preferred. Full-time and part-time contracts are available at competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a complex care environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs including dementia.
• Follow individual care plans and routines.
• Provide safe, person-centred care that maintains dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Calm and patient

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located on the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The home provides specialist Nursing, Dementia and Complex Care for up to 42 residents in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Full time and Part time contracts available
• Day shifts: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (30 minute unpaid break and two 15 minute paid breaks)
• Night shifts: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM (1 hour paid break)
• Alternate weekends required
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will support individuals with a range of complex needs, including advanced dementia, mental health conditions and other long term health challenges. Your role is to provide safe, consistent and person centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow individual care plans and support structured routines, helping to create a calm, stable and supportive environment. You will build positive relationships with residents, understanding their needs and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.

This is a hands on role that requires patience, resilience and a calm approach, supporting both the physical and emotional needs of residents while ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently at all times.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and resilient attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop within a complex care environment
• Previous experience in care or mental health is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to obtain

About Us

Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.