Compassionate Care Assistant — Training & Growth

Quantum Care; St Albans; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend and Bank Holiday pay

Career development

In-house training

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check & uniform

Retail discounts

Values-driven workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care’s Vesta Lodge in St Albans is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care to our 61-bed home, helping residents with daily living and supporting independence with dignity.

Full training is provided, no prior experience required; you will work shifts across weekdays and weekends, enjoy enhanced weekend pay, and join a values‑driven team dedicated to wellbeing, respect and high-quality care. We Make Every Day Matter.

Qualifications

• Empathetic individual with positive attitude and good communication skills; training provided.
• Ability to care for older people with compassion and respect.
• Opportunities to work towards industry recognised qualifications.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting, as well as assisting with meals, hydration and nutritional care.
• Assisting residents with daily activities promoting independence.
• Building positive and professional relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Follow individual personalised care plans.
• Working as a part of a team to deliver high quality of person-centred care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Quantum Care’s Vesta Lodge in St Albans is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care to our 61-bed home, helping residents with daily living and supporting independence with dignity.

Full training is provided, no prior experience required; you will work shifts across weekdays and weekends, enjoy enhanced weekend pay, and join a values‑driven team dedicated to wellbeing, respect and high-quality care. We Make Every Day Matter.