Care Assistant​/Carer

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Location:

Across and anywhere in the UK. 🕒 Full-time / Part-time. 🏠 Care Home / Domiciliary Care.

We are recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to support individuals in residential, nursing, or domiciliary care settings. You will play a key role in delivering safe, person‑centred care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing in line with CQC Fundamental Standards. This is an opportunity to build a long‑term career in care while making a genuine difference to people’s lives.

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect (washing, dressing, hygiene, mobility).
• Support individuals to maintain independence and choice.
• Follow individualised care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with medication in line with training and policies.
• Prepare meals and support with feeding where required.
• Maintain accurate care records and report any changes.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Support with light domestic tasks and daily living activities.

• Must have Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Compassionate, professional, and reliable attitude.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.
• Two satisfactory references.

• Previous experience in a care home or domiciliary care setting.
• Valid UK driving licence (for community‑based roles).
• Basic IT skills for care documentation.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Permanent employment with flexible working options.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive management and team environment.
• Placement with CQC‑compliant providers.

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including Enhanced DBS, Right to Work verification, and references, in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements.

Experience:

Required

Languages:

English – Advanced
Employment:
Full‑time

Schedule:

Shift patterns will be relayed ahead of start dates.
Salary: £13 – £15 hourly

About Career Vault:
We work with care homes across the UK, placing experienced and reliable healthcare professionals into permanent roles.