Night Care Assistant — Personal & Social Support

MHA; Rushden; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression

Long service awards

Life assurance

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) based at Rushden Park, Rushden. The role involves providing personal and social care to residents in a respectful, dignified manner and supporting wellbeing and independence.

You will act as a keyworker, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and uphold safeguarding and safety practices. Training and development are encouraged, with weekend shifts required.

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.
• Willing 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 dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for elders

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Empathy

Training willingness

Dementia care

Education

Level 1/2 in social care

Job description

MHA is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) based at Rushden Park, Rushden. The role involves providing personal and social care to residents in a respectful, dignified manner and supporting wellbeing and independence.

You will act as a keyworker, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and uphold safeguarding and safety practices. Training and development are encouraged, with weekend shifts required.