Care Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Ayr; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Care Assistant/Carer, where your dedication to compassionate care will shine. In this fulfilling role, you will support residents in their daily activities, ensuring their well-being and comfort. With a commitment to staff development and flexible working arrangements, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. Be part of a leading care provider that values teamwork and invests in high-quality care for all its residents. Your passion for care can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Full training provided regardless of background.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Support residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Care Training

Job description

Job Description for Care Assistant/Carer

Join our team at Maria Mallaband Care Group, where our people make us great. We value teamwork and dedication to care.

Eligibility: We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the job location.

Working with us offers excellent rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – dine out with up to 50% off
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require 12-week probationary period.
**Benefit subject to deduction not reducing wages below National Living Wage.

We believe you’re passionate about care and committed to the well-being of our residents. We also offer flexible working arrangements to suit your needs—just tell us your preferred hours, and we’ll try to accommodate.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant/Carer, you’ll care for residents like family, supporting their physical, psychological, and social needs. Your daily tasks include personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals, ensuring we remain the UK’s leading care provider.

About You

No matter your background, we provide full training. We value organization, excellent communication skills, and flexibility for shift work. We’re also committed to your career growth, supporting progression to roles like Nurse Associate.

About Us

We are among the UK’s largest independent care providers, with over 80 homes nationwide and thousands of staff. We invest in technology, staff training, and career development to maintain high-quality care.

Our vision is to be the most highly regarded care provider and an employer of choice, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual we care for and fostering a passion for compassionate care.