Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Totnes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42-hour full-time contract

Day shifts 8am–8pm

Night shifts 8pm–8am

Paid breaks

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is recruiting two dedicated Care Assistants to join a welcoming care home in Totnes, Devon. The role offers 42 hours per week with a salary of £28,173.60 per annum, across day or night shifts.

You will provide compassionate support with personal care, daily routines, meals and mobility, helping residents feel safe, comfortable and valued. Both day and night positions require a professional, person-centred approach within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience preferred but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care desirable.
• Compassionate, caring and patient by nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and committed approach to work.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people and improving quality of life.
• Ability to work either day or night shifts.
• Professional, respectful and person-centred approach to care.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily routines.
• Assist residents with washing, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Support with meals, refreshments and hydration.
• Encourage residents to maintain their independence where possible.
• Support residents to participate in activities and social interaction.
• Maintain residents' comfort, dignity, privacy and wellbeing.
• Report changes in residents' health or wellbeing to senior staff.

Skills

compassionate

team player

good communication

interpersonal skills

reliable

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant – Full Time (Days or Nights) – Care Home – Totnes, Devon – AV2042

42 Hours per Week
Location: Totnes, Devon
Salary: £28,173.60 per annum
Shifts: 8am – 8pm (Days) / 8pm – 8am (Nights)
Working Pattern: 3.5 shifts per week
Positions Available: 1 x Full-Time Days | 1 x Full-Time Nights

About the Role

We are recruiting two dedicated Care Assistants to join a welcoming care home in the beautiful Totnes area of Devon.

We have one full-time day position and one full-time night position available, both offering a contracted 42 hours per week and a salary of £28,173.60 per annum.

The home provides a warm, supportive environment where residents receive high-quality, person-centred care. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout the day or night.

Working as part of a dedicated care team, you will provide compassionate support with personal care, daily routines, meals, activities and mobility, while promoting residents' dignity, independence, privacy and choice.

Whether you are working days or nights, you will become an important part of the team, building positive relationships with residents and helping to create a genuine home-from-home environment.

About the Home

• Welcoming care home located in Totnes, Devon
• Warm and supportive environment
• Strong focus on person-centred care
• Supportive and dedicated care team
• Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs
• Commitment to promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Focus on residents' wellbeing and quality of life
• Friendly and respectful working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents
• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily routines
• Assist residents with washing, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene
• Support with meals, refreshments and hydration
• Encourage residents to maintain their independence wherever possible
• Support residents to participate in activities and social interaction
• Maintain residents' comfort, dignity, privacy and wellbeing
• Respond promptly and compassionately to residents' needs and requests
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation
• Follow individual care plans and ensure residents' needs are met
• Promote a safe, comfortable and supportive environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families
• Report any changes in residents' health or wellbeing to the appropriate senior team member
• Follow all relevant care policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a care setting is preferred but not essential
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable
• A compassionate, caring and patient nature
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and committed approach to work
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and improving their quality of life
• Ability to work either day or night shifts depending on the position
• Professional, respectful and person-centred approach to care
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with residents

Benefits & Perks

• £28,173.60 per annum
• 42-hour full-time contract
• Day shifts: 8am – 8pm
• Night shifts: 8pm – 8am
• Paid breaks, if applicable
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to develop your career in care
• Full-time contracted hours
• Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' lives
• Opportunity to work within a caring and supportive team
• Training and development opportunities