Care Assistant

Methodist Homes; Rushden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Care Assistant (Relief) for Rushden Park care home, offering a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits. Join a compassionate team committed to providing excellent care to older residents while enjoying professional support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to training courses

Discount scheme

Healthcare scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Kind, warm, and caring nature.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• No qualifications needed to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Support residents in participation of activities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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Care Assistant (Relief) based at Rushden Park, Rushden

Available Hours:

Permanent - Relief

Salary £12.92 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Care Assistant at MHA you will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Rushden Park care home in Rushden

Rushden Park care home provides compassionate nursing care for up to 65 residents in cosy, ensuite accommodation. Nestled in a peaceful residential area near Rushden, Northamptonshire, the home is easily accessible by public transport, with convenient roadside parking for family and visitors.

This welcoming, thoughtfully designed home fosters a warm, safe, and supportive environment, with every detail crafted to promote residents independence and dignity. Our dedicated team delivers personalised care around the clock, focusing on each residents unique needs and preferences.

Our Activity Coordinator creates a varied programme that includes arts and crafts, flower arranging, bingo, and quizzes, encouraging residents to enjoy familiar hobbies or explore new ones. A dedicated Chaplain is available for pastoral care, offering comfort and companionship for all faiths.

With spacious front and rear gardens, Rushden Park provides the perfect setting for a peaceful stroll or a quiet moment outdoors, making it truly feel like home.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous care experience is desirable it is not essential, and we will provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You do not need any qualifications to get started as a Care Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click hereto read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.