Care Assistant

Job description

Withens Nursing Home is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Night Carers to join their team.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Responsibilities

Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding

Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group

Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well‐being and social needs of the residents

Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs

Assisting residents with mobility and support

Requirements

A kind, caring and compassionate nature

Passionate and keen to develop new skills

A good listener with patience

Flexibility, due to shift work

Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally

Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

Ongoing training and support to further your career

A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged

Full and comprehensive induction

Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking available on site

QualificationsAlthough we don't require xlqdzyr someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)

Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure

A minimum of 3 months' experience in a care environment

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let's get started.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southfleet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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