Care Assistant – Residential LD Care Home
Location: Paignton area, Devon
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shifts: Days & Nights
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established medium-sized residential care home in the Torquay area, supporting up to 41 working-age adults with a range of individual and complex care needs.
We currently have three Care Assistant vacancies available across both day and night shifts.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to residents, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
The home supports working-age adults with a range of needs, including:
Physical disabilities
Neurological conditions
Learning disabilities
Mental health needs
Complex care requirements
You will be expected to take the time to understand each resident as an individual and provide compassionate, respectful and consistent support.
Hours & Pay
36 hours per week
Day shifts: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Night shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am
£13.50 per hour
All breaks are paid
Bank Holidays: Time & ¼
Boxing Day & New Year's Day: Time & ½
Christmas Day: Double time
Benefits
Cooked lunch provided
Ongoing training and development
Company pension scheme
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop your career within adult social care
About You
Relevant care qualifications are preferred but are not essential. Above all, we are looking for compassionate, reliable and person-centred individuals who genuinely want to make a difference to the people they support.
You will ideally have:
A compassionate and person-centred approach
Good communication skills
The ability to work well as part of a team
Reliability and a strong work ethic
Patience and understanding
Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs would be beneficial
The home has a strong staffing structure, with typically six to seven Support Workers working during the day and four at night, providing residents with consistent support from a dedicated team.
If you are an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker, or are looking to develop your career within adult social care, we would be keen to hear from you.
To apply, please contact us today for further information
