Day-Shift Care Assistant (Dementia & Wellbeing)

MHA; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free DBS checks and uniform

Confidential counselling and chaplainy

Flexible options to buy/sell annual le

Discounts through Blue Light Card and

Full induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance and life of

Job summary

MHA invites applications for a Care Assistant (Days) based at Willowcroft, Derby. This permanent, part-time role offers 33 hours per week with a salary of £13.79 per hour.

You will provide personal and social care to residents, act as a keyworker, and help develop and review individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia. You will join a values-led, supportive team at Willowcroft, with a DBS check paid by MHA, a uniform, and a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• 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.

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

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

MHA invites applications for a Care Assistant (Days) based at Willowcroft, Derby. This permanent, part-time role offers 33 hours per week with a salary of £13.79 per hour.

You will provide personal and social care to residents, act as a keyworker, and help develop and review individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia. You will join a values-led, supportive team at Willowcroft, with a DBS check paid by MHA, a uniform, and a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.