Care Assistant – Care Plus | Displaced Sponsorship Candidates Welcome

HipHopTune Media; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Plus is seeking dedicated Care Assistants in Church Stretton to provide high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves assisting elderly residents with daily activities and promoting their independence in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a passion for delivering exceptional care and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Occupational Sick Pay

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Healthcare Portal access

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in providing quality care services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly residents with daily activities promoting independence.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, diet, and physical activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Caring attitude

Job description

Care Assistant – Care Plus | Displaced Sponsorship Candidates Welcome

Care Plus is currently hiring compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants in Church Stretton, England, to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in need of daily support. This role is ideal for applicants with a genuine passion for improving lives through exceptional care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with previous experience in providing quality care services. Strong interpersonal skills and a caring nature are essential to succeed in this role.

Care Plus welcomes applications from displaced sponsorship candidates, including individuals already in the UK whose current sponsorship may be at risk due to employer licence revocation or similar circumstances. This provides a valuable opportunity to continue a career in care under a supportive and accredited provider.

This is a rewarding role for those committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, offering stability and purpose within a respected care organisation.

About Care Plus

Care Plus is one of the leading providers of housing, care, and support services in the West Midlands. With a portfolio of over 33,000 homes across Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford &Wrekin, the organisation is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to a safe, comfortable, and affordable place to live.

From assisting individuals in finding new homes to delivering care that promotes independence and maintaining vibrant neighbourhoods, Care Plus creates communities people are proud to call home. As a forward-thinking organisation, it offers a range of additional support services, including financial advice and employment assistance, to help customers thrive.

With a mission to address the housing crisis, Care Plus is dedicated to building at least 1,000 new affordable homes annually, including social housing, low-cost ownership options, and rent-to-buy schemes. Over the coming years, the organisation aims to expand to 40,000 homes, serving more than 80,000 customers—focusing not only on growth but on making a meaningful impact every day.

Position: Care Assistant

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire

About the Role

Hours: Various hours available, days and nights – permanent

We currently have a great opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a permanent basis. Various part-time and full-time day and night shifts are available.

The Sandford Nursing Home is a place our residents call home. It’s a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care and we’re looking for caring and supportive individuals to join us. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

• As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect.
• You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life this will include assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet assistance with diet and nutritional requirements as well as helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity.

Skills and experience required:

• The ability to work with in a team and independently.
• Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
• A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
• Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
• Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
• Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
• Able to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the home
• Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

What we can offer you

• As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay.
• We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About Us

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours: .

Own it – make it happen

Improve it – move things forward.

Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

How to apply

We welcome applications from candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK and / or are currently part of the displaced worker program. We are not currently able to support applications from candidates outside of the UK.

Closing date: Friday 6 th June 2025 – Interviews may take place throughout the advert

We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Application Process

Qualified candidates with displaced sponsorships are encouraged to apply by visiting HERE