Day Care Assistant: Dignity, Wellbeing & Support

MHA; Greater London; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Counselling services

Flexible annual leave purchase

Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression

Long service awards

Life assurance

Job summary

MHA's Ryelands care home in Wallington is seeking a Care Assistant (Days) to provide personal and social care to residents, supporting dignity and independence. You will work as a keyworker for a group of residents and help create and review care plans, including those for residents with dementia.

The role requires flexibility to work a rota including weekends. No prior care experience is essential, with training offered to develop Level 1 or 2 social care skills and a warm, supportive team

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 nature with patience and empathy.
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Work flexibly 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.

Skills

Respect and sensitivity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Patience and empathy

Willingness to training

Care experience desirable

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

MHA's Ryelands care home in Wallington is seeking a Care Assistant (Days) to provide personal and social care to residents, supporting dignity and independence. You will work as a keyworker for a group of residents and help create and review care plans, including those for residents with dementia.

The role requires flexibility to work a rota including weekends. No prior care experience is essential, with training offered to develop Level 1 or 2 social care skills and a warm, supportive team