Fairlie Healthcare Group advertised a permanent Care Assistant vacancy with flexible working through NHS Jobs. The employer was seeking compassionate applicants willing to learn and to provide care for vulnerable patients through its fast-track training programme.
According to the advert, new starters complete an induction and training process with ongoing support. Over the first 12 to 18 months, Care Assistants develop specialist clinical skills and may progress within Fairlie Healthcare Group.
About the role
The focus of the role is personal care for residents, maintaining their dignity, respect and independence at all times. Duties include assisting with personal needs, completing documentation accurately and promptly, and escalating any concerns about a patient’s wellbeing to the nurse in charge.
The employer asks staff to show friendliness, kindness and compassion towards patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues, and lists its values as caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable. Previous experience is preferred but not required, as training and development are provided.
Pay and benefits
- Hourly rate: £12.25 to £13.25 per hour
- Contract: permanent
- Working pattern: flexible
- Fast-track training programme in clinical skills
- Paid induction and support for new starters
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- No lone working
- Progression opportunities through a new career pathway
Requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A friendly, kind and compassionate manner
- Ability to assist with personal care while maintaining residents’ dignity
- Ability to complete documentation accurately and escalate concerns
- A respectful, honest, supportive and accountable approach
- Adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of duties at short notice
- A DBS disclosure check (paid for by the employer)
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available
How to apply
Applications are made through the NHS Jobs website. The button below links to the original advert.
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The Care Assistant role combines an hourly rate of £12.25 to £13.25 with training in specialist clinical skills during the first 12 to 18 months, in a supportive care setting.
Applicants should show compassion, the ability to follow instructions and a commitment to patients' dignity, respect and independence, with examples of adaptability and flexibility.
Candidates should be prepared to describe teamwork, accurate record-keeping and responding to patients' needs with kindness, and to show an understanding of values such as accountability, honesty and support.
Posted by Sherlock on 17 September 2025 in NHS. CloudsJob is not the employer and does not handle applications. This listing was published on 17 September 2025 and expired on 17 October 2025, so the job is most likely closed. Check the employer’s official website for current openings. Report expired
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