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Care Assistant
Care Assistant
Care Home: St Michael’s Court
Hours per week: 48 (7am – 7pm) Salary: £12.75 per hour
About the Role
As a Care Assistant with Runwood Homes, you’ll join a dedicated team driven by a strong desire to enrich the lives of our residents. We’re looking for Care Assistants who are committed to supporting residents in living full, meaningful lives, fostering independence in a compassionate environment.
At Runwood Homes, our residents and Care Assistants create daily moments of joy, laughter, and purpose through engaging activities. Your dedication to boosting well-being and happiness in those we care for is deeply valued—together, we build a warm, welcoming environment where every moment matters.
Benefits of Working with Runwood Homes
- 28 days paid holiday
- Weekly pay
- Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and discounted travel, restaurants, days out, and leisure
- Employee Assistance Scheme (also available to immediate family)
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Free DBS check and uniform
- Support towards obtaining NVQs
- Career progression opportunities
- Free, on-site parking
- Employee of the Month awards
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About You
While experience is not required, successful Care Assistants possess:
- A warm and empathetic nature
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Strong communication skills
- A passion for making a difference
This diverse and rewarding role requires adaptability to meet every day’s unique challenges—but the impact of your work will be deeply meaningful.
About Runwood Homes
Founded in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care across the UK, with 59+ homes in operation. Our mission centres on delivering personalised care and celebrating each resident’s life.
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We invest in our staff’s professional growth through extensive internal, external, and e-training programs. Whether aspiring to leadership or seeking expertise in dementia care, continuous learning is integral to us.
Committed to innovation in care, we push boundaries to set industry standards for excellence.Dementia care remains a core focus, aiming to redefine what care can achieve.
**All appointments are subject to **safer recruitment **requirements to ensure adult safeguarding.
Apply by completing our short application form, or visit St Michael’s Court—our team will provide support.
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