Care Assistant (Days) based at Rushden Park, Rushden

MHA; Rushden; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Free DBS checks and uniform

Confidential counselling and chaplain"

Hardship fund access

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Vivup app discounts

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance and lifeAss

Job summary

Rushden Park care home in Rushden is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for day shifts to support residents with personal and social care. The role emphasizes dignity, wellbeing, and independence, aligned with MHA values of respect and concern for individuals.

You will act as a keyworker for groups of residents, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and uphold safeguarding and infection control.

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.
• Caring nature with patience and empathy.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at Rushden Park, Rushden

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

Rushden Park care home in Rushden

Rushden Park is a modern and welcoming nursing home where colleagues support residents with a range of needs in a safe and comfortable setting. The team atmosphere is positive and collaborative, helping new colleagues feel included and encouraged from day one.

Colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care that respects dignity and independence. A varied activities programme and spacious gardens give colleagues opportunities to be creative and to build meaningful relationships with residents.

For job seekers looking to develop their skills in nursing and residential care, Rushden Park offers a supportive environment, clear shared purpose and the chance to make a real difference.

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.