Care Assistant (Days) based at Warde Aldam, South Elmsall

MHA; Pontefract, North Elmsall; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Counselling support

Chaplaincy support

Hardship fund access

Flexible leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

MHA is recruiting a Care Assistant (Days) to join Warde Aldam care home in Pontefract. The role involves providing personal and social care to residents, supporting dignity, wellbeing and independence, and acting as a keyworker for a group of residents.

You will work a 39-hour week on a rota basis, with a salary of £13.79 per hour, and join a values-led, supportive team. DBS checks are provided, with induction and ongoing training offered.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willing to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring nature with patience and empathy.
• Care experience desirable but not required.
• Flexible rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication & listening

Respect for elderly

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility with rota

Willingness to be trained

Care experience desirable

Education

Social care qualification level 1/2

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at Warde Aldam, South Elmsall

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

Warde Aldam care home in Pontefract

Warde Aldam is a warm and supportive home with a focus on specialist dementia care. Colleagues work as one team to provide thoughtful and person-centred support for residents and their families.

The team atmosphere is friendly and values led, with colleagues encouraged to develop specialist skills and to share ideas that improve daily life in the home. MHA’s charitable ethos shapes a culture of kindness, respect and shared purpose.

For job seekers interested in dementia care and looking for a collaborative environment, Warde Aldam offers a rewarding place to build a meaningful and impactful 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.

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.