Care Assistant – Experienced

Job Description

Location: Suffolk & Surrounding
Job Type: Full-Time / Temporary
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Care Assistant to join a care home team in Essex, providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

You will support residents with their daily routines, personal care, mobility, meals and activities, while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will work closely with senior staff and the wider care team to ensure residents receive safe and compassionate support.

Previous care home experience is required, with an NVQ/QCF qualification in Health & Social Care desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering person-centred care
• Supporting personal care and daily routines
• Assisting with mobility
• Supporting residents with meals and activities
• Following care plans
• Maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with senior staff and healthcare professionals

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a care home setting
• Experience providing personal care and supporting residents with daily activities
• Good understanding of person-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Caring, patient and respectful approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia is desirable
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete any required checks and provide suitable references