Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Waverley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join a supportive care home. The role involves promoting the wellbeing of residents, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should be kind, reliable, and willing to learn. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training in a positive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhancements

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Flexible working patterns

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential experience in care, hospitality, or domestic services.
• Willing to undertake mandatory training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents during mealtimes and support dietary needs.
• Encourage participation in daily routines and social activities.
• Support residents with personal needs respectfully.

Skills

Kind and patient

Reliable and flexible

Able to follow instructions

Job description

Pay: From A£12.85 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

About the Role

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants on behalf of a warm and supportive care home providing exceptional, person-centred care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a close-knit, professional team supporting older adults in nursing, respite, and rehabilitation care.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of residents. You will provide respectful, high-quality support across care, housekeeping, and dining services, ensuring that every resident feels valued, comfortable, and at home.

Your Duties

• Assisting residents during mealtimes and supporting dietary needs.
• Encouraging participation in daily routines, social activities, and events.
• Supporting residents with personal needs respectfully, maintaining dignity at all times.
• Helping to keep the home clean, tidy, and compliant with infection control standards.
• Collaborating with care, kitchen, and housekeeping teams to deliver seamless support.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents' condition to senior staff.

You will also help to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment, acting as a positive role model to colleagues and new team members alike.

What We're Looking For

• Kind, patient, and genuinely committed to improving residents' quality of life.
• Reliable and flexible, with a strong team ethic.
• Able to follow clear instructions and use their initiative when appropriate.
• Respectful of confidentiality, professional standards, and individual choice.
• Willing to undertake all mandatory training and ongoing development.

Previous experience in care, hospitality, or domestic services is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join This Role?

You will be joining a supportive environment that values every team member and is committed to your growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhancements:

• Basic hourly rate: A£12.85
• Weekend enhancement: +A£2.50 per hour
• Bank Holiday enhancement: +A£7.00 per hour
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Flexible working patterns to suit your needs
• Positive, supportive working culture
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free meals
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay