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Care Assistant based at Elmside, Hitchin
location_on Hitchin, SG5 1HB 23/06/2025 Care Assistant based at Elmside, Hitchin Apply online
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Job details
Salary £13.08 per hour Contractual hours 21 Basis Part time days Region Care Homes Package Pension, 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays), (Holiday entitlement depends on number of hours worked (pro rata basis of a full time entitlement)), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided. Job category/type Care and Support Date posted 19/05/2025 Job reference REQ024351 Attachments attachment Care Assistant_Feb 2024_V1.pdf
Job description
Care Assistantbased at Elmside, Hitchin
AvailableHours:
Permanent - Part time- 2 roles for 21 hours per week
Role 1 - 8am -2pm3 days week one 4 days week two.
Role 2 - 8am - 2pm 4 days week one 3days week two.
Salary £13.08 perhour
Please note weare only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minutecommute of the Care Home
Are you passionate about helping people?Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a companywho cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!
Whyjoin?
You will be joining an organisation withstrong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment tothe safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will workalongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strongteamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding roleand a career to be proud of where every day you will go homeknowing you made a positive difference to the lives of olderpeople. Plus, much more!
In addition to a highly competitive salary,we offer a lot more:
* 28 days holiday (including bankholidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
* Life assurance.
* A discount scheme which includes savingswith retail stores and online purchases.
* Access to a number of nationallyrecognised training courses and qualifications.
* Genuine career progression anddevelopment opportunities.
* Employee assistance programme includingfree counselling and legal advice.
* Access to chaplaincy and pastoralsupport.
* Access to wellbeing resources.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Long service awards.
* Free uniform and DBS check.
* Healthcare scheme at competitiverates.
About therole
As a Care Assistant at MHA you will providethe highest quality of care to our residents enabling them tolive later life well. Duties will be varied and includesupporting our residents with personal care needs and helpingthem to take part in a wide range of activities that supporttheir health and wellbeing. Every day will be different, and youwill have the opportunity to use your people skills to make areal difference.
For more information about therolepleasereview the attached job description.
About thehome
Elmside carehome in Hitchin
Finding the right care home can be one oflife is more important decisions. But with the practical adviceand support of your local team at MHAs Elmside care home inHitchin, you can make your choice with confidence.
Join us and You will quickly see why peoplesay we feel like a second family. You will understand that ourteam simply will not compromise in the quality of their support.You will see our home is made to enhance the comfort andindependence of older people. And You will feel the charitableethos, along with the warmth and reassurance that flows from ourfoundations in the Methodist faith.
Above all, we hope You will see how thesupport and surroundings of Elmside care home in Hitchin couldwelcome a new lease of life for those we care for withspirituality, friendship and respect at its heart.
For more information about the home, pleaseclickhere
Aboutyou
The right values, attitude and behavioursare more important than your previous career background.Therefore, whilst previous care experience is desirable it is notessential, and we will provide all the training and support youneed to thrive. You do not need any qualifications to get startedas a Care Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring natureand be able to work well as part of a team but also use your owninitiative.
If you want to know more then please applyvia our website mha.org.uk
MHA are fullycommitted to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion(EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture andinspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have beenawarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.Clickhere to read more about this.
Please note thatinterviews may take place prior to the closing date and if asuitable candidate is appointed the role may closeearly.
Recruitmentagencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs fromrecruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on ourPreferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agenciesthat have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent AcquisitionTeam.
Care Assistant based at Elmside, Hitchin Apply online
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Registered Office: MHA, Epworth House, Stuart Street,Derby, DE1 2EQ
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