Relief Care Assistant: Dignity & Flexible Shifts

MHA; Penarth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and support services

Career progression opportunities

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts and wellbeing perks

Induction and ongoing training

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) based at Morel Court, Penarth. The role involves providing personal and social care to residents, acting as a keyworker, and supporting admissions with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

You will work 0 hours per week on a relief basis, with day and night shifts. The salary is £13.79 per hour, and successful candidates should be flexible for weekends and varying rota patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to be trained at Level 1 or 2 in social care.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for residents and support admissions.
• Contribute to 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 older people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to be trained

Empathy and patience

Education

Level 1 or Level 2 in social care

Job description

MHA is seeking a Care Assistant (Relief) based at Morel Court, Penarth. The role involves providing personal and social care to residents, acting as a keyworker, and supporting admissions with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

You will work 0 hours per week on a relief basis, with day and night shifts. The salary is £13.79 per hour, and successful candidates should be flexible for weekends and varying rota patterns.