Care Assistant

Job description

About Somer Valley House, Somerset

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the care sector? Crystal Care Collection is actively recruiting exceptional, compassionate Care Assistants and Care Workers to join our team at Somer Valley House in Midsomer Norton, Somerset.

We are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful, supportive places for our team members to work. Tudor House is a premium residential care home in Thornbury providing person-centred care to elderly residents.

About the Care Assistant Role

As a Care Assistant (also known as Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or Support Worker) at Tudor House, you will provide the best possible care and support (physically and emotionally) to our residents on a daily and nightly basis.

This care assistant position in Midsomer Norton involves delivering high-quality personal care, assisting with meals and nutrition, supporting residents with daily living activities, and providing essential social interaction which is just as important as each individual's physical wellbeing.

Being a Care Assistant is a busy, rewarding role where our residents' needs and wellbeing will be your top priority. You'll work within a supportive care team at our Thornbury care home, making a real difference to people's lives every day.

Key Responsibilities - Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant / Care Worker at Somer Valley House in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, your responsibilities will include:

Personal Care & Daily Support:

Providing personal care to residents with dignity and respect Assisting residents with washing, dressing, and getting ready for the day or night ahead Supporting residents with meals, food, and nutrition Helping with mobility and transfers as required Providing day-to-day social interaction and emotional support Ensuring all residents receive person-centred care

Health & Wellbeing Monitoring:

Being alert to residents' physical and mental wellbeing at all times Immediately reporting any changes in a resident's condition to senior staff on duty Accurately maintaining and updating residents' care records and documentation Understanding and maintaining awareness of infection control procedures

Compliance & Safety:

Understanding and complying with all statutory and legal requirements including Health & Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act Maintaining a safe environment throughout the care home Respecting and maintaining confidentiality of residents' personal information at all times

Social & Emotional Care:

Being understanding and patient towards residents and their individual needs Encouraging, assisting, and supporting residents to participate in leisure activities appropriate to each individual Ensuring residents' social and emotional needs are met Escorting residents to outside appointments and leisure outings when required

Environmental Care:

Making and changing beds, tidying residents' rooms (with permission) Undertaking light cleaning duties as needed Ensuring that Tudor House is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming at all times

Team Working:

Being an active and supportive member of the care team Contributing to team meetings and ensuring good communication Helping and supporting new team members as appropriate Ensuring Tudor House is a friendly and supportive working environment

Additional Duties:

Undertaking other tasks deemed appropriate by the General Manager

What We Offer - Care Assistant Benefits

Training & Development:

FULL induction training programme - comprehensive training for all new care assistants Ongoing training and development opportunities Support to gain NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care Career progression opportunities from Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, and beyond

Financial Benefits:

Competitive hourly rates: £13.25 (days) and £13.75 (nights) per hour PAID breaks - your break time is paid Refer a Friend BONUS scheme - earn bonuses for successful referrals FREE meal on every shift - complimentary soup and sandwiches provided PAY Day breakfast - celebrate payday together

Additional Benefits:

FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card - access thousands of discounts on shopping, dining, days out, and more FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS check - we cover the cost Uniform tunic PROVIDED - professional uniform supplied Shoe Allowance contribution to safe, appropriate footwear in your first pay period Supportive, friendly team environment Work-life balance with rotating shift pattern (3 on, 3 off)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Clapton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English