Care Assistant (days and nights)

Boutique Care Homes; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care and support to residents. Duties include assisting with personal care, providing companionship, and ensuring the safety and comfort of individuals. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and have a passion for helping others. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Company pension

Free team lunches

Free on-site parking

Expert counselling & support

Refer a friend incentive scheme

Quarterly recognition awards

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic with a strong desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina for assisting residents.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing and dressing.
• Provide support with mobility and transfers.
• Serve meals and support during mealtimes.
• Engage in meaningful conversations to provide companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time

Are you passionate about providing high standard care and support to individuals in a warm and welcoming environment? A career with Keymer Hall Care Home by Boutique Care Homes can fulfil that.

Days and Nights positions available - we unfortunately are unable to sponsor any candidates looking for sponsorship.

Brand new home opening November 2025!

Come along to our recruitment open day on Tuesday 23rd September, hosted at Kings Weald Community Centre, Burgess Hill! (contact [e-mail] for more information and to book your space)

Boutique Care Homes is a family-run care provider, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate care, with true family values, ensuring your loved one lives a fulfilled life, enjoying fresh, nutritious home-cooked food and a choice of activities and entertainment in their later life. Our team is dynamic and energetic, evolving with the times, ensuring safety and well-being come first, providing you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for.

Company pension

Free team lunches*

Free on-site parking*

Free employee expert counselling & support from qualified advisors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Refer a friend incentive scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

BCH quarterly recognition awards

Long service awards

Job Description

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals who require assistance with their daily living activities. Your responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, promoting their well-being, supporting during mealtimes and ensuring their comfort and safety. This role requires empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those you care for.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while respecting their dignity and preferences.
• Mobility Support: Provide support with transferring, walking, and mobility aids, as needed, to ensure safety and independence.
• Meal Service: Serve nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Companionship: Engage in meaningful conversations, provide emotional support, and encourage social interaction to combat loneliness and isolation.
• Housekeeping: Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying to maintain a clean and safe environment. Make and change beds, mattresses and bed linen.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of care provided, changes in the resident's condition, and other relevant information.
• Ensure the safety of residents by identifying and mitigating potential hazards and following established safety protocols.
• Regularly communicate with healthcare professionals, residents' families, and care team leaders to provide updates on the resident's well-being. Report to your Line Manager any changes or deterioration you observe in the health and general condition of residents, any personal or emotional problems that you become aware of and any matter which has or could potentially have a bearing on the overall well-being of the residents.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required for the better performance of your duties.
• Activities and Engagement: Having a ‘one team approach’ to activities and lifestyle whereby all team members from all departments get involved in delivering activities is what sets Boutique Care Homes apart from other providers. This is where we all make a difference, creating a fun, vibrant environment for residents and team alike making everybody’s role from a carer to kitchen assistant within the home much more varied and enjoyable.

Qualifications

• Compassion, empathy, and a strong desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and the ability assist residents as required.
• Patience, reliability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of and commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare procedures and safety protocols.
• Flexible in approach.
• A team player.

If you're ready to make a difference and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, apply today by submitting your CV!