Care Assistant
Location: Cherry Trees Care Home, Simmonite Road, Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 3EQ
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Salary: £12.21 – £12.46 per hour
Schedule: Bank hours
We’re looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join our dedicated team. As a Care Assistant at Cherry Trees, you’ll support residents with daily needs, always treating them with dignity, respect, and kindness. You will be a key worker for a group of residents, ensuring care is tailored to their individual preferences.
Responsibilities
* Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene
* Support residents in meaningful activities, leisure outings, and appointments
* Serve meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy
* Maintain a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment
* Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional wellbeing
* Act as a key worker for a group of residents
* Support new team members and contribute to a positive team culture
Qualifications
* Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care
* Committed to person-centred support
* Excellent communicator and team player
* Willing to learn and grow professionally
* Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence
Benefits
* Career development from day one, clear progression pathways
* Employee discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
* Employee recognition schemes, including "Making a Difference" award and Long Service Awards
* Free confidentiality support through Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app available 24/7
* Company‑supported pension scheme
* Fully funded DBS check
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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