Care Assistant (Nights)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniform

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Amathea care home in Workington is seeking a Night Care Assistant to join the team on a maternity cover basis. You will provide personal and social care to residents with respect for dignity and promote well-being and independence under MHA values.

You will act as a keyworker, assist in developing care plans (including dementia care), and ensure safeguarding, infection control and safety. Work includes weekends and 38.5 hours per week.

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, patient and empathetic demeanor.
• Previous care experience desirable.
• Willing to work a rota including weekends.

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, enhancing wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Care experience

Dementia care

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Education

Level 1/2 in social care

Job description

Care Assistant (Nights) based at Amathea, Workington

Job Reference

REQ028846

Date posted

9 September 2026

Closing date

23 September 2026

Location

Workington, CA14 3JG

Location: Amathea, Workington

Hours: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - Full Time - 38.5 hours per week

Salary: £13.79 per hour

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.

Why join MHA?

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).
• Pension scheme
• 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

Amathea care home in Workington

Amathea is a supportive home where colleagues work as one team to create a safe, positive and genuine sense of belonging for residents. With a strong commitment to high-quality dementia care, the home offers a workplace where colleagues are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute ideas.

The team culture is warm, welcoming and grounded in MHA’s values of respect, nurture and inspire. New colleagues quickly feel part of something meaningful, supported by experienced peers who take pride in delivering care that makes a real difference.

For job seekers looking for purpose-led work in a collaborative environment, Amathea offers the chance to develop professionally while being part of a community that really cares.

For more information about the home, please clickhere

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