Day Care Assistant – Dementia Care & Resident Wellbeing

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

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.