Care Assistant (Days)

Methodist Home For the Aging Corporation; Tendring; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care Assistant (Days) based at Alexandra House, Dovercourt, is a position within MHA. You will provide personal and social care to residents, supporting dignity, independence and wellbeing in a respectful environment.

This role involves acting as a keyworker, contributing to care plans, and working flexibly across a rota including weekends. Full training is provided and DBS checks are arranged.

Qualifications

• Show empathy and respect for older people.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Willing to be trained and develop in social care.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing individual care plans (including dementia care).
• Provide personal and social care per care plans to promote wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Willing to be trained

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at Alexandra House, Dovercourt

Job Reference

REQ029371

Date posted

19 October 2026

Closing date

2 November 2026

Location

Harwich, CO12 3JY

Location: Alexandra House, Dovercourt

Hours: 39 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

Alexandra House care home in Harwich

Alexandra House provides a supportive and compassionate working environment for colleagues who want to make a positive impact every day. Set in beautiful grounds with sea views, the home combines a peaceful setting with a strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose.

Colleagues describe the home as friendly, inclusive and grounded in MHA’s mission to improve later life. With a focus on dignity, independence and person-centred care, the team works closely together to create meaningful moments for residents.

For job seekers looking for a role where they can grow, Alexandra House offers opportunities to develop confidence, build specialist dementia experience and be part of a community that values empathy, collaboration and kindness.

For more information about the home, please click here

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