Care Assistant Days

Lovett Care Group; Chelmsford; Híbrido; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career progression

Leave 5.6 weeks

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend

Induction program

Cycle to work

Early Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Chelmsford Manor Care Home by Lovett Care Limited is seeking kind and compassionate Care Assistants to provide quality care for residents in line with Care Plans. We offer part-time and full-time roles with an hourly rate of £14.25 and shift times from 07:45 to 20:00, with alternate weekend work.

Experience at Care Assistant level is preferred; a Care Certificate or willingness to achieve within 12 months is expected. Benefits include extensive leave, DBS, training, and progression opportunities.

Formación

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable.
• Care certificate or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment.
• Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence.

Responsabilidades

• To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Conocimientos

Care experience

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication

Willingness to learn

Educación

Care certificate

Willingness to achieve within 12 months

Descripción del empleo

Chelmsford Manor Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home located on Galleywood Road in the vibrant city of Chelmsford. Opening in 2026, the home has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in an environment where comfort, dignity and independence are at the heart of everyday life. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a welcoming home, combining elegant surroundings, innovative technology and compassionate, person-centred care to ensure residents receive the highest standards of support.

Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside, Chelmsford Manor offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. The home will feature bright, contemporary living spaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, stylish communal lounges and a range of luxury amenities designed to encourage social connection, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. As part of the local community, Chelmsford Manor will provide residents with a place where they can continue to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the reassurance of expert care delivered by a dedicated and passionate team.

We are seeking to appoint kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have part time and full time contracts available with an hourly rate of £14.25! Shift times are 0745-2000 with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• To deliver “hands on” care to residents in aperson centredway.
• Support residents to enjoya good qualityof life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assistresidents in all aspects of their physical,emotionaland spiritual care needsin line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to youefficientlyand effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holderis responsible fororcomes into contact with.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable
• Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment
• Evidence ofgood carepractice knowledge relating to the care of older people
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

0745 - 2000 (with alternate weekend working)