Care Assistant (Day & Night)

Maria Mallaband; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent care provider in Uttlesford is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents' well-being. The role involves personal care and meal assistance, ensuring high-quality care. Full training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. Flexible working hours can be arranged. The ideal candidate values organization and communication skills.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions

Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday

Discounted gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about care and dedicated to the well-being of residents.
• Ability to provide personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meal assistance.
• Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents as if they were family.
• Support residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Ensure high-quality care by assisting with personal hygiene and meals.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Flexibility for shift work

Job description

About the Role

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, our people make us great, and we pride ourselves on teamwork.

Working with us offers excellent rewards & benefits including:

• Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental, 24/7 virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dine-out bills
• 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 a 12-week probationary period.

**Subject to deductions to keep colleagues above the National Living Wage.

If you’re passionate about care and dedicated to the well-being of residents, you’re a great fit. We’ve adopted flexible working to accommodate part-time contracts—just tell us your preferred hours, and we’ll try to make it work.

About the role

As a Care Assistant/Carer, you’ll care for residents as if they were family, supporting their physical, psychological, and social needs. Your tasks include personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meal assistance, ensuring high-quality care.

About you

We offer full training. We value organization, communication skills, and flexibility for shift work. We also support career progression, including pathways toward becoming a Nurse Associate.

About us

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

Our vision is to be the most highly regarded care provider and employer of choice, respecting each individual’s uniqueness, passion, honesty, and happiness.