Care Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading independent care provider as a Care Assistant in a role that emphasizes compassion and teamwork. You'll be at the heart of our mission to provide exceptional care, ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of our residents. With flexible working hours and full training provided, this is an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in the care sector. Be part of a supportive team that values individuality and passion, and enjoy a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Simply Health - cashback for health costs

Early Pay - access to earned pay

Discounts across multiple retailers

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support and development

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Full training provided, no specific background required.
• Must be organized and flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities like washing and dressing.
• Ensure the happiness and well-being of residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

No specific educational requirement

Job description

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We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including:

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

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

The fact you’re here makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care. Just as importantly, you’re ready to put the happiness and well-being of the people who live with us at the heart of everything you do.

What’s more, we’ve now adopted a flexible working approach to all our roles, as many of our people prefer part-time contracts. That means you’ll have as much flexibility as you need to fit your role around your other commitments. All you need to do is tell us the hours you want to work, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

About the role

As a Care Assistant/Carer on our team, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about looking after their physical, psychological, and social needs. Day to day, you’ll help with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. All to make sure we remain the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom.

About you

We provide full training, so we’d love to hear from you regardless of your background. It’s just as important that you’re organized, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate, and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

About us

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff across over 80 homes nationwide.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care, as is our commitment to staff training programs and progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the UK, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

• That people are unique — everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we celebrate their stories and individuality.
• The importance of passion — it fuels our devotion and makes our homes happier.
• That honesty is everything — we’re here to help when the time comes for loved ones to need care.
• That happiness comes with openness — we support new friendships, discoveries, and better ways of living as residents enter the next chapter in their lives.