Care Assistants - Autumn House Care

Job Posted: 19 August 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: from 12.71
• Industries: Health & Social Care

We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team and provide outstanding, person-centred care to our residents. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

The Moorings is a warm, welcoming residential home supporting adults living with dementia, age-related conditions, physical disabilities, and other long-term health needs. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, respectful, and homely environment where residents can enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Health Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our residents with dignity, kindness, and respect.

Your responsibilities will include:

? Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene

? Supporting residents with toileting and continence care

? Assisting with mobility and safe moving & handling

? Helping residents enjoy nutritious meals and stay hydrated

? Providing companionship and emotional support

? Supporting people living with dementia using a person-centred approach

? Encouraging independence while promoting safety and wellbeing

? Taking residents on outings, appointments, and community trips

? Supporting activities that promote happiness and social engagement

? Recording care accurately and reporting any concerns to senior staff

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

? Kind, compassionate and patient

? Reliable and trustworthy

? A great communicator

? Passionate about delivering outstanding care

? Able to work well as part of a team

? Committed to treating every resident with dignity and respect

Whether you're experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Experience & QualificationsEssential

• A caring and positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete training

Desirable

• Previous experience in Residential Care, Dementia Care, or Healthcare
• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Moving & Handling training
• Medication training
• Dementia care experience

What We Offer

-Competitive pay

-Paid induction and ongoing training

- Career progression opportunities

- Uniform provided

-Paid annual leave

- Pension scheme

- Supportive and friendly team

-Rewarding career making a real difference every day