Care Assistant (Days) based at Mapplewell Manor, Barnsley

MHA; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave

Discounts

Job summary

Mapplewell Manor care home in Barnsley is recruiting a Care Assistant (Days) to join our team. This permanent role offers 39 hours per week at £13.79 per hour, with shifts on a rota including weekends.

You will provide personal and social care, support residents with dignity, and work within a supportive team that upholds MHA's values. You will act as a keyworker for residents, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and maintain safety, infection control and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings desirable, but not required.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care setting

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Social care Level 1/2

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at Mapplewell Manor, Barnsley

Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours per week

Salary: £13.79 per hour

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

Mapplewell Manor care home in Barnsley

Mapplewell Manor is an inspiring home with an outstanding CQC rating and a strong culture of teamwork, pride and shared purpose. Colleagues value the supportive and uplifting environment, where everyone works together to deliver meaningful, person-centred care.

The home encourages colleagues to grow in confidence, contribute ideas and develop their skills. New colleagues feel part of a warm and welcoming team that truly cares about making later life better.

For job seekers seeking a role that blends high standards with compassion and collaboration, Mapplewell Manor offers a fulfilling and purpose-led place to build a career.

For more information about the home, please click here

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.