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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Broxtowe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS checks

Uniform provided

28 days holiday

Counselling support

Flexible leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression

Long service awards

Life assurance

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a committed Care Assistant to join an exceptional care home in the Nottingham area. You will provide personal and social care, act as a key worker, and support care plans including dementia care.

This permanent part-time role is 33 hours per week on nights, with an hourly rate of £12.80–£13.79. Benefits include 28 days holiday, DBS checks and uniform, counselling, flexible annual leave, discounts, induction and progression.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and empathetic nature.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans to enhance wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for older people

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Empathy and caring

Willingness to be trained

Flexible rota

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home

Key duties

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices

Preferred and beneficial skills and experience

• Respect and sensitivity for older people
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £12.80 - £13.79 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 33 hours a week on nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• Free DBS checks and uniform
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues

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