Care Assistant (Days) based at Handsworth, Bowdon

MHA; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

DBS & uniform

Counselling support

Flexible leave

Blue Light discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Handsworth care home in Bowdon, run by MHA, is recruiting a Care Assistant (Days). You will provide personal and social care, supporting residents with dignity and promoting wellbeing in a values-led environment.

Join a friendly, supportive team with a flexible weekend rota, DBS checks provided, induction and ongoing training, and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Respect for older people and dignity in care.
• 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.
• Caring nature with patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respect for older people

Willingness to train

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy and patience

Education

Social care Level 1/2 encouraged

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at Handsworth, Bowdon

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 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.

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).
• 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

Handsworth care home in Bowdon

Handsworth is a friendly and values-led home where colleagues come together with a clear sense of purpose. The team is welcoming, collaborative and committed to supporting residents with compassion and respect.

Colleagues appreciate the home’s calm and inclusive atmosphere, where trust and teamwork guide everyday life. MHA’s charitable foundations influence the culture, encouraging colleagues to develop their skills, share ideas and contribute to care that truly matters.

For job seekers looking to join a supportive and purpose-driven team, Handsworth offers a fulfilling place to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

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. Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.

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.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early. Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.