Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Clarence Park Care Home in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with complex needs, including advanced dementia. You will work closely with the team to deliver safe, person-centred care and follow individual care plans to promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

This hands-on role includes paid DBS, pension, uniform and onsite parking. NVQ2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to obtain) is expected; previous care experience is beneficial but not

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to obtain.
• Previous care or mental health experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication and teamwork are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans and support structured routines.
• Build positive relationships with residents and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
• Deliver hands-on care, showing patience, resilience and a calm approach.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Clarence Park Residential & Nursing Care Home is a well established service in Weston-super-Mare, located close to the seafront and set within a characterful Victorian townhouse. Supporting up to 43 residents, the home provides high quality nursing, respite and palliative care within a calm, welcoming and team focused environment where staff can build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference every day.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 36 hours per week
• 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

Clarence Park 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.