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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,253,000 - 32,600,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Life assurance

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant for a purpose-built Nottingham care home providing high-quality residential and short-stay respite care. You will act as a key worker, support admissions, and participate in care plan development, including dementia care.

The role requires flexibility to work a rota including weekends, with a focus on safeguarding, infection control, and resident wellbeing. Excellent hourly rate and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged.
• Ability to work across a rota, including weekends.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Empathy, patience and a caring nature.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respect for elderly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Empathy

Care experience desirable

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

As the Care Assistant your key duties include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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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