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Join Our Team at Cedarwood House Care Home!

Please note we do not offer sponsorship

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join our compassionate and dedicated team at Cedarwood House Care Home, a family-run care home with over 20 years of excellence in dementia and elderly care.

We’re looking for a passionate and caring individual to become a vital part of our close-knit residential care team in our 20 bed Dementia Care Home in Battle, East Sussex.

Why Choose Cedarwood House Care Home?

  • Be Part of a Legacy: 20+ years of delivering high-quality, person-centered care.
  • Comprehensive Training: No experience in care? No problem! We offer full training, including helping with NVQ 2/3/4 qualifications.
  • Competitive Benefits:
  • Hourly Rate: £12.80 per hour
  • Paid Breaks
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday
  • Company Pension
  • Uniform Provided

Your Role

As a valued Care Team Member, you’ll:

  • Deliver skilled and compassionate care, ensuring our residents feel safe, valued, and respected.
  • Engage residents in meaningful activities and one-to-one interactions—whether it’s a chat over tea, a walk in the garden, or group events that uplift and support emotional wellbeing.
  • Plan and record both immediate and long-term needs for our residents.
  • Support quality assurance programs and maintain CQC standards of care.
  • Collaborate with the Registered Home Manager to create a nurturing and supportive environment.
  • Help manage the home’s premises, ensuring tidiness and safety during your shift.
  • To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by your Manager from time to time, which they consider necessary to maintain the smooth running of the home.

The Details

  • Full-Time Contract: Minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Shift Patterns:
  • Night Shifts: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM
  • Includes a share of weekend shifts.
  • Expected flexibility to work extra hours for holiday or sickness cover.
  • Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

What We’re Looking For

  • Passion for Care: No prior experience necessary, just a genuine desire to make a difference.
  • Team Player: Willing to support your colleagues and go above and beyond for our residents.
  • Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or above is ideal but not essential – we’re happy to support your growth!

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re driven by compassion, kindness, and a desire to provide the best care, Cedarwood House Care Home is the place for you. Join us and help make every day brighter for our residents.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in care!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.80 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Please note we do not have any sponsorship positions available. Do you require sponsorship?

Experience:

  • Care home: 1 year (preferred)
  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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