Care Assistant (Days) based at The Beeches, Wath-upon-Dearne

MHA; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Career progression

Job summary

The Beeches care home in Wath-upon-Dearne, run by MHA, is seeking a Care Assistant (Days) to join a supportive team. You will provide personal and social care, support residents, and work across a rota including weekends, while upholding safeguarding and infection control standards.

Join an organisation with strong values, training opportunities, and a commitment to wellbeing, with a competitive salary and benefits to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Dignity and well-being focus in elder care.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1/2 encouraged).
• Flexible rota including weekends.
• Previous care experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans.
• Provide personal and social care per plans.
• Uphold safeguarding and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for older people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience & empathy

Willingness to be trained

Education

Social care Level 1/2

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at The Beeches, Wath-upon-Dearne

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

The Beeches care home in Wath-upon-Dearne

The Beeches is a dedicated dementia care home where colleagues support up to 44 residents in a safe and reassuring environment. The team works closely together, using person centred approaches to help residents live well with dementia.

Colleagues are encouraged to develop specialist skills, share ideas and build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. MHA's charitable purpose guides daily practice, promoting dignity, respect and compassionate support.

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.