Care Assistant - Complex Dementia & Mental Health Support

Hazelbrook-Care-Home; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Job summary

Hazelbrook Care Home in Leicester provides compassionate support for residents with complex needs, including dementia and mental health conditions. As a Care Assistant, you will deliver safe, person-centred care, following care plans and routines to promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You will work closely with a supportive team to build trusting relationships, monitor wellbeing, respond to changes, and support both physical and emotional needs in a calm, patient, resilient manner.

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience and respect for residents.
• Experience in care or mental health is beneficial but not essential.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow care plans and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred care to residents with complex needs.
• Follow care plans and routine to maintain a calm environment.
• Build relationships and monitor wellbeing, reporting changes.
• Deliver care safely and with dignity at all times.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Hazelbrook Care Home in Leicester provides compassionate support for residents with complex needs, including dementia and mental health conditions. As a Care Assistant, you will deliver safe, person-centred care, following care plans and routines to promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You will work closely with a supportive team to build trusting relationships, monitor wellbeing, respond to changes, and support both physical and emotional needs in a calm, patient, resilient manner.