Care assistant

Job Introduction Job Title: Care Assistant

Salary: 12\.82 hour

Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 7BG

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 42

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?

We currently have a great opportunity for Care Assistants 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.

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.

The Role

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.

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.

What we can offer you

As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

How to apply

Please hit the Apply Now button to apply online with your up\-to\-date CV.

If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@hpg.org.uk

Closing date: 14/07/2026 \- 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.

+ Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.

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