Care Assistant: Compassionate, Resident-Focused Care

Connaught Care Collection; Westhampnett; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements for Bank Holidays

Free on-site meals

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Annual Pay Reviews

Continuous training and progression op

Annual Health Checks for all staff

Salary sacrifice schemes including Pэн

Job summary

Connaught Care Collection is seeking a Care Assistant at Waterhaven Place Care Home in Chichester to provide compassionate, person-centred care and support residents with daily tasks. Join a nurturing team dedicated to dignity and independence, with full training provided and a DBS check required.

You’ll work in a supportive environment with consistent shifts, gain experience across a luxury care home group, and contribute to residents’ wellbeing and happiness each day.

Qualifications

• A caring, warm-hearted nature and a genuine desire to help others
• Strong communication skills and a calm, reassuring presence
• Willingness to learn (experience in care is great, but not essential—we provide full training)
• Respect, reliability, and the ability to be present, even during life’s tougher moments
• A team spirit—because great care is never delivered alone

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care that honours dignity and individuality
• Support residents with daily living tasks including washing, dressing, mobility and meals
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with residents and families
• Spot the small things—mood changes, unspoken needs, quiet triumphs—and respond with empathy
• Work closely with your team to ensure every shift runs smoothly, safely and supportively
• Keep accurate records and contribute to care plans that reflect who each resident truly is

Job description

Connaught Care Collection is seeking a Care Assistant at Waterhaven Place Care Home in Chichester to provide compassionate, person-centred care and support residents with daily tasks. Join a nurturing team dedicated to dignity and independence, with full training provided and a DBS check required.

You’ll work in a supportive environment with consistent shifts, gain experience across a luxury care home group, and contribute to residents’ wellbeing and happiness each day.