Care Assistant

Care Assistant
Pay: From £12.85 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

About the Role
Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants on behalf of a warm and supportive care home providing exceptional, person-centred care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a close-knit, professional team supporting older adults in nursing, respite, and rehabilitation care.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of residents.

You will provide respectful, high-quality support across care, housekeeping, and dining services, ensuring that every resident feels valued, comfortable, and at home.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting residents during mealtimes and supporting dietary needs.
• Encouraging participation in daily routines, social activities, and events.
• Supporting residents with personal needs respectfully, maintaining dignity at all times.
• Helping to keep the home clean, tidy, and compliant with infection control standards.
• Collaborating with care, kitchen, and housekeeping teams to deliver seamless support.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition to senior staff.

You will also help to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment, acting as a positive role model to colleagues and new team members alike.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:

• Kind, patient, and genuinely committed to improving residents’ quality of life.
• Reliable and flexible, with a strong team ethic.
• Able to follow clear instructions and use their initiative when appropriate.
• Respectful of confidentiality, professional standards, and individual choice.
• Willing to undertake all mandatory training and ongoing development.

Previous experience in care, hospitality, or domestic services is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join This Role?
You will be joining a supportive environment that values every team member and is committed to your growth and wellbeing.

Benefits include:

Competitive pay with enhancements:

• Basic hourly rate: £12.85
• Weekend enhancement: +£2.50/hour
• Bank Holiday enhancement: +£7.00/hour
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Flexible working patterns to suit your needs
• Positive, supportive working culture
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free meals
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay