Experienced Care Assistant

About Us

At Fairfield Country Rest Home we aspire to provide personalised and compassionate support for each and every resident, fostering an environment where every resident feels cherished and valued. Our vision is to create a warm and inviting home where dignity, independence, and community thrive hand in hand.

Join Our Team

We are currently looking for Care Assistants to join our passionate team at our Home in Launcells, Bude. Our Care Assistants are compassionate, dedicated and reliable members of our residential care home team. They provide high-quality care and support to our residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity and well-being. Our carers demonstrate a genuine desire to care for elderly or vulnerable individuals and are committed to making a positive impact on their lives.

We are happy to be flexible, and are open to applications from individuals seeking between 14-35 hours per week. We also ask that our team are available to work alternate weekends.

We are also happy to accept interest from those seeking day shifts or night shifts (noting that we do not typically ask staff to work both days and nights, usually one or the other).

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring their dignity is maintained.
• Mobility Support: Aid residents with mobility issues, helping them to move around safely and comfortably. This may include using mobility aids and assisting with exercises.
• Health Monitoring: Observe and report any changes in the residents' physical or mental health to senior staff or healthcare professionals.
• Emotional Support: Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a caring and supportive environment.
• Daily Activities: Assist residents in participating in social activities, encouraging engagement and a sense of community.
• Housekeeping: Help with light housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and safe living environment for the residents.
• Meal Assistance: Assist with serving of meals, and support residents who need help with eating and drinking.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, incidents, and any other relevant information.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other carers, healthcare professionals, and management to provide comprehensive care and support.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Previous experience in a care home or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of dementia care.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Physical ability to carry out care duties, including lifting and assisting residents.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).

We look after you, so you can look after others:

• Free onsite parking to make your journey easier
• A fair rota with alternate weekends off, giving you time to rest and recharge
• Pay that's not only competitive, but also grows as you take on more responsibility
• A good holiday package, because your wellbeing matters too
• Access to a Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to a confidential wellbeing and support service, available 24/7 to help with everything from mental health and family matters to financial advice and a shopping discount scheme.

To apply, please send your CV to or if you don't have a CV please email and we can provide you with an application form.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Fairfield Country Rest Home is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Please confirm how many hours per week you are looking for ideally.
• Please confirm your availability to speak over the next week.

Work Location: In person