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Care Assistant (Relief) based at Amathea, Workington
location_on Workington, CA14 3JG 19/05/2025 Care Assistant (Relief) based at Amathea, Workington Apply online
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Job details
Salary £12.92 per hour
Contractual hours 0 Basis Relief
Region Care Homes
Package Pension, Holiday entitlement depends on number of hours worked (pro rata basis of a full-time entitlement), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform & DBS.
Job category/type Care and Support
Date posted 22/04/2025
Job reference REQ024174
Attachments attachment Care Assistant_Feb 2024_V1.pdf
Job description
Care Assistant (Relief) based at Amathea, Workington
Available Hours:
Permanent - Various hours available - Relief
Salary £12.92 per hour
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company that cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!
Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
* Life assurance.
* A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
* Access to nationally recognized training courses and qualifications.
* Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
* Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
* Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
* Access to wellbeing resources.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Long service awards.
* Free uniform and DBS check.
* Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.
About the role
As a Care Assistant at MHA, you will provide the highest quality of care to our residents, enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting residents with personal care needs and helping them participate in activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.
For more information about the role, please review the attached job description.
About the home
Amathea care home in Workington
Finding the right care home can be a difficult journey for any family. But your local team at MHA’s Amathea care home in Workington will be here every step of the way.
Join us and you will quickly see why people say we feel like a second family. Our team is committed to the quality of their support. Our home is designed to enhance the comfort and independence of older people. You will feel the charitable ethos, spirituality, and warmth that flows through every MHA home.
Above all, we hope you will see how the support and surroundings of Amathea care home in Workington could welcome a new lease of life for those we care for, with wellbeing, friendship, and respect at its heart.
For more information about the home, please click here
About you
The right values, attitude, and behaviors are more important than your previous career background. While previous care experience is desirable, it is not essential, and we will provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You do not need any qualifications to start as a Care Assistant. You will have a kind, warm, and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.
If you want to know more, then please apply via our website mha.org.uk
MHA is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), which are embedded in our values: respect, nurture, and inspire. We have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date, and if a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.
Care Assistant (Relief) based at Amathea, Workington. Apply online
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Registered Office: MHA, Epworth House, Stuart Street, Derby, DE1 2EQ
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