Care Assistant - Day/Night Shifts

Securitas UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchstone Care Limited in Colchester is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to cover day and night shifts, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

You will support with personal care, mobility and transfers, nutrition, hydration and emotional wellbeing, while maintaining accurate care records and following health and safeguarding procedures. Must have own transport and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high standards of care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
• Must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care for residents.
• Support with personal care, mobility and transfers, medication, nutrition and hydration.
• Support emotional wellbeing and maintain accurate care records.
• Follow health, safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Own transport

Job description

Job Description

null

Care Assistant - Day/Night Shifts – Join Our Caring Team

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference every day? Join Birchstone Care Limited, where you'll become part of a warm, family-focused team making a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

As a Care Assistant on day /night shifts, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care that helps our residents live comfortably, safely, and as independently as possible. Your role will include supporting with personal care, mobility and transfers, medication, nutrition and hydration, emotional wellbeing, and maintaining accurate care records, while always following health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.

At Birchstone Care Limited, you're more than just an employee—you'll be welcomed into a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another. We pride ourselves on our friendly, family-feel culture, where your kindness, commitment, and ideas are valued. Our home offers a rewarding place to work, with opportunities to develop your skills while building meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

If you're passionate about caring for others, reliable, and want to work somewhere you'll feel appreciated every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

• Right to work in the UK (we are not offering sponsorship opportunities).
• Previous experience in a care role is beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high standards of care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
• Must have own transport

Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.