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Care Assistant
Care Assistant (Care Companion)
About St Georges Nursing Home
Location: St Georges Nursing Home – An Allegra Care Home
Salary: £13.20 per hour | Hours: 36 hours per week
Important: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
About Allegra Care
At Allegra Care, we operate on a household model of care, fostering warm, family-style homes where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
Our teams prioritise genuine, meaningful relationships with residents, supporting their independence, dignity, and wellbeing daily. If you’re passionate about kind, person-centred care and want to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role: Care Companion
We are seeking an experienced Care Assistant to join our tight-knit team at St Georges Nursing Home. This role is unique—we call our Care Assistants "Care Companions" because companionship, connection, and trust are at the core of what we do.
You will work 36 hours per week on day shifts, delivering outstanding residential care within a supportive, family-focused environment.
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Shifts & Work-Life Balance
- Day or night shifts available
- Typical shifts:
- 8am–2pm
- 2pm–8pm
- 8am–8pm (long day)
- Night shift: 8pm–8am
- Alternate weekends to promote a healthy work-life balance
- Flexibility: Preference for those who can work either days or nights (flexibility can be discussed at interview)
Your Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Building trusting, supportive relationships with residents
- Ensuring residents’ dignity, comfort, and independence are always prioritised
- Providing compassionate and respectful care in a family-like atmosphere
- Assisting with daily personal care, mobility, and activities of daily living
- Contributing to a positive, vibrant team culture
About You
We’re looking for a compassionate and driven individual with:
- Relevant experience in residential care
- A commitment to person-centred care principles
- Kindness, empathy, and respect for others
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
- Comfort with basic IT systems (e.g., care records, schedules)
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £13.20 per hour
- A warm, welcoming family-style care home environment
- A -supportive team that values each other and our residents’ well-being
- The opportunity to make a meaningful, daily difference
- Advanced technology tools to streamline care processes
- Excellent training and career development opportunities
At St Georges, we take great pride in our residents and strive to deliver the highest standards of care. You’ll be joining a team of individuals who truly love their work and make a significant impact.
Apply today and become part of our growing Allegra Care family!
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