Relief Care Assistant: Dementia & Personal Care

MHA; Carterton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free DBS checks & uniform

Counselling & chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Full induction & career progression

Long service awards

Critical Illness & life assurance

Job summary

The Homestead care home in Carterton, operated by MHA, is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) to support residents with dignity and independence. You will work as a keyworker, help implement care plans, and contribute to a compassionate, person-centred environment.

Join a supportive team at The Homestead, with training opportunities, DBS provided, and a commitment to wellbeing and community. The role requires flexibility across a rota, including weekends.

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 but not essential.
• Flexibility to work across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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, enhancing wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Keyworker responsibilities

Care planning

Personal care

Infection control

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

Social care Level 1/2 (encouraged)

Job description

The Homestead care home in Carterton, operated by MHA, is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) to support residents with dignity and independence. You will work as a keyworker, help implement care plans, and contribute to a compassionate, person-centred environment.

Join a supportive team at The Homestead, with training opportunities, DBS provided, and a commitment to wellbeing and community. The role requires flexibility across a rota, including weekends.