Care Assistant (Relief) based at The Meadow, Muswell Hill

MHA; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Confidential counselling

Chaplains support

Hardship fund

Flexible buy/sell annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is part of MHA. We are seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) to support residents with dignity and promote wellbeing. You will join a team that values mutual respect and person-centred care, with flexible shifts to cover weekends as part of a rota.

As a keyworker, you will assist with care plans, personal care, dementia-friendly activities, and safeguarding. Training is provided, and there are opportunities for career progression within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• You will bring 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 are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for elders

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Team player

Patience and empathy

Care experience

Education

Level 1/2 in social care

Job description

Care Assistant (Relief) based at The Meadow, Muswell Hill

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 Meadow care home in Muswell Hill

The Meadow is a friendly home where colleagues work together to support older people and those living with dementia. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, helping new colleagues feel part of the team from the outset.

Colleagues play a vital role in creating a calm, respectful environment that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Guided by MHA’s charitable ethos, the home fosters collaboration, kindness and ongoing development.

For job seekers wanting to build a meaningful career in a supportive and people focused home, The Meadow offers a fulfilling place to make a genuine difference every day.

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.