(FIXED TERM) Care Assistant (Days) based at Willowcroft, Derby

MHA; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flex options to buy/sell annual leave

Discounts through Blue Light Card and

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance and lifeass

Zusammenfassung

Willowcroft care home in Derby is seeking a part-time Care Assistant (Days) on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role pays £13.79 per hour, with 33 hours per week and a workload that includes keyworking, care plan development, and safeguarding responsibilities.

You will support residents with personal and social care, promote dignity and independence, and work as part of a values-driven team at Willowcroft.

Qualifikationen

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1/2 encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Previous care experience desirable but not essential.
• Flexible across a rota, including weekends.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Respect for older people

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring nature

Flexible rota

Ausbildung

Social Care Level 1/2

Jobbeschreibung

(FIXED TERM) Care Assistant (Days) based at Willowcroft, Derby

Hours: Fixed Term - Part Time - 33 hours per week

(Up to 12 Months Maternity Cover)

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

Willowcroft care home in Derby

Willowcroft is a friendly and welcoming home where colleagues support older people and those living with dementia in a calm and respectful environment. The team atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, helping new colleagues feel quickly at home.

Colleagues work together to promote dignity, independence and meaningful connection for residents. Guided by MHA's charitable ethos, the home encourages teamwork, kindness and opportunities for learning and development.

For job seekers wanting meaningful work in a values led and people focused home, Willowcroft offers a fulfilling place to grow and make a positive difference.

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.

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.