Compassionate Care Assistant — 12‑Week Training & Growth

Evolve Care Group; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Complimentary meals

DBS & Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer a Friend bonuses

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

Job summary

Evolve Care Group in Ottery St Mary is seeking a caring Care Assistant to get to know residents as individuals, support daily routines with dignity and promote independence.

Join a supportive team with a 12‑week induction, CPD-accredited Care Academy training, and part‑funded NVQ options; benefits include paid breaks, complimentary meals, DBS and Blue Light Card eligibility, Refer a Friend bonuses, and enhanced pay on selected Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Getting to know family members, their routines, preferences and what matters to them
• Supporting with personal care including washing, dressing and bathroom visits
• Supporting people living with dementia and understanding different ways of communicating
• Responding calmly and compassionately during moments of distress or uncertainty
• Helping with meals, activities and spending time together
• Noticing changes in wellbeing and recording information using electronic care records
• Supporting family members to continue doing the things they enjoy, both at home and in the community
• Working closely with other team members and raising any concerns
• Paid breaks and complimentary meals
• Enhanced pay on selected Bank Holidays
• Same rate of pay for all team members aged 18+
• Free DBS and Blue Light Card eligibility
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus vouchers
• Full-time, part-time and bank hours available
• CPD-accredited Care Academy training
• Part-funded NVQ support
• 12-week induction with an assigned mentor
• 24/7 specialist welfare helpline

Job description

Evolve Care Group in Ottery St Mary is seeking a caring Care Assistant to get to know residents as individuals, support daily routines with dignity and promote independence.

Join a supportive team with a 12‑week induction, CPD-accredited Care Academy training, and part‑funded NVQ options; benefits include paid breaks, complimentary meals, DBS and Blue Light Card eligibility, Refer a Friend bonuses, and enhanced pay on selected Bank Holidays.