Care Assistants

Location: Westminister

Hours: Full-time / Part-time (as required)

Reports to: Senior Care Assistant / Registered Manager

The Care Assistant is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents within the care home. The role focuses on promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing, and safety while supporting residents with their daily living needs in a residential setting.

• Provide support with personal care including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist residents with mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Support residents with eating and drinking where required.
• Promote independence and encourage residents to do as much as possible for themselves.

• Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Record and report any changes in condition to senior staff.
• Support residents with medication administration (where trained and authorised).
• Assist with attending medical appointments within the home when required.

• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and up-to-date care records.
• Contribute to care plan reviews and report observations.

• Safeguard residents from abuse, neglect, or harm.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, nurses, and management.
• Attend handovers and team meetings.

• Support residents to participate in social and recreational activities.
• Promote community involvement within the home.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting (preferred but not essential).
• Compassionate, patient, and caring nature.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Understanding of safeguarding and dignity in care.
• Willingness to undertake training.

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Experience supporting elderly residents or those living with dementia.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

• Empathy and kindness
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Observant and attentive to detail
• Professional and respectful attitude

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive team environment
• Free DBS (where applicable)
• Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities