Care Assistant

We are recruiting two dedicated Care Assistants to join a welcoming care home in the beautiful Totnes area of Devon. We have one full–time day position and one full–time night position available, both offering a contracted 42 hours per week and a salary of GBP28,173.60 per annum. The home provides a warm, supportive environment where residents receive high–quality, person–centred care. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout the day or night. Working as part of a dedicated care team, you will provide compassionate support with personal care, daily routines, meals, activities and mobility, while promoting residents' dignity, independence, privacy and choice. Whether you are working days or nights, you will become an important part of the team, building positive relationships with residents and helping to create a genuine home–from–home environment. About the Home Welcoming care home located in Totnes, DevonWarm and supportive environmentStrong focus on person–centred careSupportive and dedicated care teamComfortable surroundings designed around residents' needsCommitment to promoting dignity, independence and choiceFocus on residents' wellbeing and quality of lifeFriendly and respectful working environment Key Responsibilities Provide high–quality, person–centred care to residentsSupport residents with personal care, mobility and daily routinesAssist residents with washing, dressing and maintaining personal hygieneSupport with meals, refreshments and hydrationEncourage residents to maintain their independence wherever possibleSupport residents to participate in activities and social interactionMaintain residents' comfort, dignity, privacy and wellbeingRespond promptly and compassionately to residents' needs and requestsMaintain accurate care records and documentationFollow individual care plans and ensure residents' needs are metPromote a safe, comfortable and supportive environmentWork collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care teamBuild positive and respectful relationships with residents and their familiesReport any changes in residents' health or wellbeing to the appropriate senior team memberFollow all relevant care policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a care setting is preferred but not essentialNVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirableA compassionate, caring and patient natureGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively as part of a teamReliable and committed approach to workA genuine passion for supporting older people and improving their quality of lifeAbility to work either day or night shifts depending on the positionProfessional, respectful and person–centred approach to careAbility to build strong and trusting relationships with residents Benefits & Perks GBP28,173.60 per annum42–hour full–time contractDay shifts: 8am 8pmNight shifts: 8pm 8amPaid breaks, if applicableSupportive and friendly team environmentOpportunity to develop your career in careFull–time contracted hoursRewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' livesOpportunity to work within a caring and supportive teamTraining and development opportunities To Apply Please contact Myles on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to discuss either of these opportunities. Whether you are looking for a full–time day position or a full–time night position, we would love to hear from you.