(FIXED TERM) Care Assistant (Days) based at Amathea, Workington

MHA; Workington; À distance; GBP 16 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Hardship fund

Discounts

Résumé du poste

MHA Care Home Amathea in Workington is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal and social care to residents, promoting dignity and independence. This fixed-term role supports residents daily, with a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding, within a values-driven, supportive team.

You will work as a keyworker, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and participate in a rota that requires weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Care experience desirable but not essential.
• Willing to work weekends on a rota.
• Live within approx. 15 miles of Amathea Care Home.

Responsabilités

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, promoting wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Connaissances

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Formation

Level 1/2 in social care

Description du poste

(FIXED TERM) Care Assistant (Days) based at Amathea, Workington

Hours: Fixed Term - Full Time - 38.5 hours per week

Fixed Term - (up to 10 September 2027)

Salary: £13.79 per hour

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

Amathea is a supportive home where colleagues work as one team to create a safe, positive and genuine sense of belonging for residents. With a strong commitment to high-quality dementia care, the home offers a workplace where colleagues are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute ideas.

The team culture is warm, welcoming and grounded in MHA's values of respect, nurture and inspire. New colleagues quickly feel part of something meaningful, supported by experienced peers who take pride in delivering care that makes a real difference.

For job seekers looking for purpose-led work in a collaborative environment, Amathea offers the chance to develop professionally while being part of a community that really cares.

For more information about the home, please click here

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.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.

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.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.