Care Assistant

Job summary

Care Assistant 
£13.10 per hour plus company benefits
Bank contract - Day & Night shifts available

A Top 20 Care Home group 2026!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Please note - We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable care assistants to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and adhoc sickness.  Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of days/weeks to be covered which will include day and/or night shifts.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.  

Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity *‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards 

We are looking to recruit experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification and with the desire to further their career within our home. We offer a comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training and encourage career development.

Person Specification 

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications if not willingness to attend
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing