Care Assistant
Fairlie Healthcare Group
Banstead, SM7 3EF
Salary
£12.81 to £13.81
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Care Assistant, you'll help vulnerable patients with their daily needs, like washing, dressing, and eating. You'll also keep records of their care and report any concerns to the nurse. It's a great role for someone who's caring, supportive, and wants to make a difference.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be able to communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking.
- You should be able to work independently and follow instructions from others.
- You'll need to be flexible and adaptable to cover different tasks and responsibilities.
- You'll need to be respectful and kind to patients, families, and colleagues.
- You'll need to be able to pass a DBS Disclosure check and have the right to work in the UK.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience and build your skills.
- Think about what motivates you to work in care and how you can apply those values in this role.
- Make sure you understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection in a care setting.
- Be prepared to learn and develop new skills, like the Care Certificate qualification.
- Research Fairlie Healthcare Group and their values to make sure you're a good fit for the company culture.
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Job description
Job Introduction At Fairlie Healthcare, we are all about delivering outstanding care to our patients, and the best way to achieve this is to train and...
Starting as a Care Assistant, you can earn up to £13.50 per hour within the first 12 to 18 months, and learn valuable specialised clinical skills in the process. Our fasttrack Care Assistant programme is now open to new applicants who demonstrate our Values, are motivated to learn how to deliver outstanding care.
Were now looking for warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Care Assistants. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of care to vulnerable patients.
Other responsibilities will include
- Assisting residents with all their personal needs, ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times
- Ensure documentation is completed in a timely fashion, reflecting the care delivered and escalate concerns regarding a patients health and wellbeing to the nurse in charge at the earliest possible opportunity
- Be friendly, kind and compassionate towards patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues, respecting the dignity and individuality of each patient
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is preferred but not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme, after which you will work towards your Care Certificate qualification so you can gain confidence within your role.
Our ideal candidate must
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards patients and other people in the home
- Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
ABOUT Fairlie Healthcare Group
At Fairlie, were not just a leading provider of highquality care were a place where people love to work. Were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for patients and team alike. We proudly offer exceptional care to patients across our growing network of three centres, and continuously working on building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
Please note this role will require
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Fairlie Healthcare Group.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Please Note
This role is not open to candidates who require sponsorship. Applications from individuals who would require sponsorship will not be considered. Should it be determined during the recruitment process that sponsorship is needed, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Whats in it for me?
- Competitive hourly rate, which will increase as you gain new skills
- Paid breaks
- Free meals whilst working on shift
- Comprehensive on the job training & support
- Excellent new starter paid induction programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- No lone working, so youll always have the support of another team member
- Excellent progression opportunities on our new and improved career pathway
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.
Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.
We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.
Qualifications
Essential
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards patients and other people in the home
- Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Desirable
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards patients and other people in the home
- Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
10 August 2026
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