Care Assistant - Days

Leighton Forest; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime pay

Refer-a-Friend bonus

E-learning bonuses

Training & development

Uniform, lunch, and on-site parking

Job summary

Leighton Forest Nursing Home is seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly team in Leighton Buzzard. We offer day and night shifts with flexible hours, a starting rate of £12.90 per hour, and enhanced overtime. No prior care experience is required; full training and support are provided to help you succeed.

Join a caring, family-oriented home with ongoing training opportunities, health & social care and leadership qualifications, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and qualifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Training willingness

Empathy

Job description

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Development

Leighton Forest Nursing Home is a welcoming and family-oriented care home, dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. We’re currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Both day and night shifts are available, offering you the flexibility to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

Pay & Hours:

• Starting rate: £12.90 per hour
• Enhanced overtime rate available
• Flexible shifts available

About You:

Previous experience in a care role is not essential — we’re looking for people with the right attitude and a caring nature. If you are compassionate, reliable, and hardworking, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Key Criteria:

• Good communication skills
• A great team player with a positive attitude
• Reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and qualifications
• Able to work empathetically and respectfully with residents and families

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates
• Refer-a-Friend and E-Learning Bonuses
• Ongoing training and development opportunities (including Health & Social Care and Leadership qualifications)
• Career progression within a supportive team
• Free uniform, hot lunch, and on-site parking

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and want to be part of our amazing home and caring family,