CARE ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Topsham is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing care for residential and dementia residents and requires a passion for supporting individuals. Candidates ideally possess NVQ level 2 or equivalent, and the opportunity for training and development is offered. Competitive pay and benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Willingness to attend further training if not qualified.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residential and dementia residents.
• Support team members in promoting individuality and independence.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms, including a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

Overview

A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2025! Awarded "One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For". Watermeadow Grange offers a supportive environment for both residential and dementia residents.

• Full Time
• Location: Topsham, UK
• Posted 1 month ago
• £13.15 per hour + Company Benefits

Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. 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