Care Assistant – AV1859

Full Time | Residential Care Home
📍 Longfield
🕒 Shift Pattern: 7:45 – 7:45

Pay: £12.85 – £15.28 Per hour

About the Service

An established family-run residential care home, operating since the late 1970s, is seeking a Care Assistant to join its dedicated team in Longfield for up to for 24 residents. The service provides a warm, caring, and supportive environment for older people living with an early-stage diagnosis of dementia.

The home is set within a characterful property dating back to the 17th century and has undergone a number of thoughtful modernisations and refurbishments to enhance its homely feel. With well-maintained gardens and close proximity to local amenities, residents are supported to enjoy a versatile and fulfilling lifestyle.

The service is committed to delivering high standards of person-centred care, with staff carefully selected for their compassion, professionalism, and skill, while working in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations.

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate Care Assistant to support residents within this friendly and well-established residential setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

You will be an integral part of a close-knit care team, helping to ensure residents feel safe, respected, and truly at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support
• Supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
• Assisting with meals, hydration, and light household duties
• Delivering compassionate care, including end-of-life support when required
• Maintaining accurate electronic care records and care plans
• Promoting dignity, independence, and confidentiality at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a residential care setting
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Medication administration experience or willingness to undertake training
• A caring, professional, and reliable approach
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting older people living with dementia

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Funded qualifications and career progression opportunities
• Supportive, family-orientated working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• No DBS fees
• Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, long-established residential service that values its staff and delivers care in a warm, welcoming environment.