Care Assistant (Full Time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Care Assistant - Full Time
Cedars Care Home, Southend-on-Sea
£11.00 - £11.28 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Are you a caring, warm, compassionate and supportive person looking for your next career move within the Healthcare Sector? If so, we would love to hear from you.
At Cedars Care Home in Southend-on-Sea we are looking to recruit a full time Care Assistant who can help promote independence and dignity and positively enhance the lives of the individuals. Ideally, you will have some experience in the Healthcare sector, although this is not essential as we will provide you with all the training you need to be successful in the role.
Therefore, if you have no previous experience, but have a caring nature and are looking to pursue a career in the Healthcare sector, please do not hesitate to apply.
This is a full time position, working 3 x 12-hour shifts each week from 8.00am to 8.00pm on day shift and from 8.00pm to 8.00am on night shift. You will also be required to work alternate weekends.
Care Assistant - Key Duties:
- Provide a high level of care to our residents ensuring their wellbeing.
- Provide personal care, maintaining a high level of hygiene.
- Accurately recording observations in accordance with the resident’s conditions, informing the Senior Nurse on duty of any changes and responding accordingly.
- Supporting our residents to maintain their independence.
- Identifying and assisting with residents’ needs.
- Serving meals.
- Assisting our residents as necessary.
Care Assistant - Requirements:
- Ideally, you will have some experience in the Healthcare sector however we will provide you with all the training you need to be successful in the role.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to be flexible and have a willingness to work shifts, including weekends.
- A caring personality.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form.
In return, we will offer you:
- Competitive Salary
- Full Induction Training
- Discounts at Major High Street Retailers
- Industry Recognised Training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)
- Progression Opportunities
- Free Uniform
- Comfortable Staff Room
- Guaranteed Hours
Our philosophy at Cedars Care Home is to create a secure, relaxed, happy and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly.
We are part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.
If you would like to join our successful team as a Care Assistant, please select "apply now" and attach your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.28 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CED/CA/MAY23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Assistant (Full Time) roles across Cedars Care Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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