Relief Care Assistant: Compassionate, Flexible Hours

MHA; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS checks and uniform

Confidential counselling and chaplainy

Flexible options to buy/sell annual le

Blue Light Card discounts

Full induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance and lifeass

Job summary

MHA's Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) to support residents with compassion, dignity and independence. You will provide personal and social care, work closely with the team, and help maintain a safe and respectful environment.

You\'ll act as a keyworker for a group of residents, participate in care-plan reviews, and support residents with dementia. The role requires flexible hours across a rota, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care is 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 for older people

Willingness to be trained

Good communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Caring nature

Care experience desirable

Education

Social care level 1/2

Job description

MHA's Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) to support residents with compassion, dignity and independence. You will provide personal and social care, work closely with the team, and help maintain a safe and respectful environment.

You\'ll act as a keyworker for a group of residents, participate in care-plan reviews, and support residents with dementia. The role requires flexible hours across a rota, including weekends.