Role Overview
As a Care Assistant, you will support individuals with a range of complex needs, including advanced dementia, mental health conditions and other long term health challenges. Your role is to provide safe, consistent and person‑centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Working closely with the wider team, you will follow individual care plans and support structured routines, helping to create a calm, stable and supportive environment. You will build positive relationships with residents, understanding their needs and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver safe and consistent person‑centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
* Follow individual care plans and support structured routines.
* Create a calm, stable and supportive environment for residents.
* Build positive relationships, understand residents’ needs and respond appropriately to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
* Support both the physical and emotional needs of residents while ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently.
Qualifications & Skills
* Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* A calm, patient and resilient attitude.
* Willingness to learn and develop within a complex care environment.
* Previous experience in care or mental health is beneficial but not essential.
* NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to obtain.
Contract Details
* £12.71 per hour.
* Full time and part time contracts available.
* Dayshift and nightshift available.
* Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided and onsite parking.
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata).
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