Care Assistant

Caraway House Care Home, located in Selsey, is seeking Care Assistants for full-time and part-time positions at a salary of £12.50 per hour. The role involves providing exceptional care to 70 residents, promoting their independence and well-being through personalised support. Care Assistants will uphold dignity, encourage social interactions, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment. Candidates should ideally have an SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and at least six months of experience. The home values trust, respect, passion, kindness, and inclusivity, and offers a supportive workplace with benefits such as paid DBS and annual leave.

Care Assistant Care and Support
– Caraway House Care Home Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: £12.50 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: Nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Selsey, our luxurious care home offers exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for 70-residents.

At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents
– You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support.

You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

What You’ll Do Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.

Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.

Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.

Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.

Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.

Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.

Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.

Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.

Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK.

We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.

If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

Contract Details Pension Onsite Parking Paid DBS Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)