Job title: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.65 per hour
Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours: Between 12 and 42 hours per week – day and night shifts; permanent
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a care environment?
Would you like to join a team who are dedicated in providing quality care for our residents?
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire is a place our residents call home. It’s a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care. We currently have a great opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home on a permanent basis. We’re looking for a caring, dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• The ability to work with in a team and independently
• Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
• A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
• Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
• Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
• Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the home
  Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

ABOUT US

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours: * Own it – make it happen

• Improve it - move things forward.
• Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK and / or are currently part of the displaced worker program. We are not currently able to support applications from candidates outside of the UK.
Please apply online via our website with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert

• We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
• If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.65 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In perso

As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life, promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect.
You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life. This will involve assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet, assistance with diet and nutritional requirements as well as helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity.