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Care Assistant / Carer - Career Vault

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📍 Location: Across and anywhere in the UK
🕒 Full-time / Part-time
🏠 Care Home / Domiciliary Care


ROLE OVERVIEW


We are recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to support individuals in residential, nursing, or domiciliary care settings.


You will play a key role in delivering safe, person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing in line with CQC Fundamental Standards.


This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in care while making a genuine difference to people’s lives.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide personal care with dignity and respect (washing, dressing, hygiene, mobility)
  • Support individuals to maintain independence and choice
  • Follow individualised care plans and risk assessments
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Assist with medication in line with training and policies
  • Prepare meals and support with feeding where required
  • Maintain accurate care records and report any changes
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues
  • Support with light domestic tasks and daily living activities

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

  • Must have Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
  • Compassionate, professional, and reliable attitude
  • Willingness to complete mandatory training
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends
  • Two satisfactory references

DESIRABLE (ADVANTAGEOUS, NOT ESSENTIAL)

  • Previous experience in a care home or domiciliary care setting
  • Valid UK driving licence (for community-based roles)
  • Basic IT skills for care documentation
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Permanent employment with flexible working options
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive management and team environment
  • Placement with CQC-compliant providers

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT


All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including Enhanced DBS, Right to Work verification, and references, in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements.


  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Shift patterns will be relayed ahead of start dates.
  • Salary
    £13 – £15 hourly

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