Day Care Assistant — Dementia & Wellbeing Focus

MHA; Rugeley; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Confidential counselling and chaplain/

Disability support and hardship fund

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Vivup app access

Full induction and career progression

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance and life, 1

Job summary

MHA Briar Hill House in Rugeley is looking for a Care Assistant (Days) to provide personal and social care to residents, upholding dignity and promoting wellbeing. You will work as a keyworker for a group of residents and contribute to care plans in a warm, values-driven environment.

The role requires flexibility to cover a rota, including weekends, and a willingness to engage in training to develop social care skills.

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 both independently and as part of a team
• Caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Willingness to work across a rota, including weekends

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

Job description

MHA Briar Hill House in Rugeley is looking for a Care Assistant (Days) to provide personal and social care to residents, upholding dignity and promoting wellbeing. You will work as a keyworker for a group of residents and contribute to care plans in a warm, values-driven environment.

The role requires flexibility to cover a rota, including weekends, and a willingness to engage in training to develop social care skills.