Care Assistant (Days) – Training, Growth & Flexible Benefits

MHA; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave (incl. bank holidays)

Free DBS checks

Confidential counselling and chaplain

Flexible leave buy/sell option

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

The Martins care home in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Care Assistant (Days). You will provide personal and social care to residents, acting as a keyworker and supporting admissions within a supportive MHA environment.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, delivering care per plans, and upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards, with flexibility across a weekend rota. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Respect and sensitivity

Good communication

Teamwork

Caring nature

Patience and empathy

Education

Level 1 or 2 social care

Job description

The Martins care home in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Care Assistant (Days). You will provide personal and social care to residents, acting as a keyworker and supporting admissions within a supportive MHA environment.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, delivering care per plans, and upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards, with flexibility across a weekend rota. Training and development opportunities are available.