Care Assistant (Days)

Methodist Home For the Aging Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniform

Confidential counselling and support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Full induction and career development

Job summary

Methodist Home For the Aging Corporation is seeking a Care Assistant (Days) at Willowcroft, Derby on a fixed-term, part-time basis (33 hours per week). The role involves providing personal and social care to residents with dignity and respect, aligned to care plans and the home’s values.

You will work as a keyworker, support admissions, and contribute to individual care plans, including dementia care, while upholding safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, promoting wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for older people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to be trained

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

(FIXED TERM) Care Assistant (Days) based at Willowcroft, Derby

Job Reference

REQ029325

Date posted

15 October 2026

Closing date

29 October 2026

Location

Derby, DE21 7NN

Location: Willowcroft, Derby

Hours: Fixed Term - Part Time - 33 hours per week

Salary: £13.79 per hour

15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. You will help maintain an atmosphere and practice of care that reflects MHA’s values of mutual respect and concern for the individual.

What you will do

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

About you

You will bring:

• Respect and sensitivity for older people
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.

Why join MHA?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. You will work alongside motivated colleagues in an environment of teamwork and trust, while also having fun.

At MHA, we believe this is more than just a job. It is a career to be proud of, where every day you can make a positive difference.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS checks and uniform
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues.

About the home

Willowcroft care home in Derby

Willowcroft is a friendly and welcoming home where colleagues support older people and those living with dementia in a calm and respectful environment. The team atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, helping new colleagues feel quickly at home.

Colleagues work together to promote dignity, independence and meaningful connection for residents. Guided by MHA’s charitable ethos, the home encourages teamwork, kindness and opportunities for learning and development.

For job seekers wanting meaningful work in a values led and people focused home, Willowcroft offers a fulfilling place to grow and make a positive difference.

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

More about our EDI commitments