Care Assistant (Relief) based at Morel Court, Penarth

Methodist Homes MHA; Penarth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and support services

Career progression opportunities

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts and wellbeing perks

Induction and ongoing training

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) based at Morel Court, Penarth. The role involves providing personal and social care to residents, acting as a keyworker, and supporting admissions with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

You will work 0 hours per week on a relief basis, with day and night shifts. The salary is £13.79 per hour, and successful candidates should be flexible for weekends and varying rota patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to be trained at Level 1 or 2 in social care.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for residents and support admissions.
• Contribute to 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

Respect for older people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to be trained

Empathy and patience

Education

Level 1 or Level 2 in social care

Job description

Care Assistant (Relief) based at Morel Court, Penarth

Hours: 0 hours per week, Relief, Day & Night shifts

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

Morel Court is a warm and inclusive home where colleagues work together to provide thoughtful, person-centred support. The team is friendly, committed and guided by shared values, making it an environment where new colleagues quickly feel at ease.

Colleagues play an important role in creating a calm, respectful and uplifting atmosphere for residents, helping them maintain dignity, independence and a sense of belonging. MHA’s charitable purpose shapes the culture, encouraging collaboration, kindness and continual learning.

For job seekers looking for a meaningful career in a supportive and purpose-led setting, Morel Court offers opportunities to grow, develop and make a genuine difference every day.

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.

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.