Overview
Driving is required for this role (UK Driving Licence). Allied Care is a compassionate healthcare provider delivering high-quality support services across England. We specialise in personalised care, helping people to live with dignity, independence and comfort in their own homes and community. Our team focuses on building trusting relationships with those we support, ensuring every individual feels valued, safe and respected. We combine professional standards with a caring approach, creating environments where clients and staff thrive. We provide a range of services including home care, live-in care, specialist care for complex needs, dementia support and respite care. Our dedicated care professionals work closely with clients, families and healthcare partners to develop tailored care plans that reflect each individual's unique needs and preferences. We strive to maintain high standards of quality and accountability, with a focus on ongoing learning and professional development. Joining Allied Care means being part of a team that is compassionate, skilled and driven by purpose – making a real difference in the communities we serve every day. Our culture is grounded in kindness, respect and collaboration. We believe excellent care is rooted in how we work together as a team and we encourage open communication, continuous learning and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Every voice matters—from care staff and nurses to office support and senior leadership. We champion a supportive environment where colleagues are empowered to share ideas and take pride in their work. Here, we care about people – those we support and the team who deliver that support – and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.
Responsibilities
* Support adults with mental health conditions and learning disabilities in a care home environment, including daily living skills development and personal care.
* Assist with community-based activities and work with behaviours that may present as challenging.
* Work as part of a team to maintain a safe, comfortable and person-centred environment.
* Collaborate with clients, families and healthcare partners to develop tailored care plans and ensure quality of life.
Qualifications and Training
* NVQ 2 and experience welcomed; if no experience, training is provided with the opportunity to gain NVQ upon passing probation.
* Excellent ongoing paid training from day one and throughout your career.
* UK work eligibility without restriction and no sponsorship required.
* Driving licence is required for this role.
Benefits and Work Environment
* Enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day; enhanced overtime rates.
* Workplace Pension; 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
* Excellent induction and regular formal supervision with your line manager; casual dress; referral programme; Blue Light Card eligibility; free meals on full shifts.
* Opportunity to join a large care company with a warm, family feel, regular supervision, coaching and mentoring, and a person-centred approach.
About Ashington House / Ashgate
Ashington House and Ashgate are registered care homes within Allied Care, dedicated to providing care 24/7 with shift patterns described as 7.5 hour shifts for a 37.5 hour per week contract. Part-time contracts with enhanced rates over time may be available. We maintain small, personalised homes and encourage staff feedback to support growth and continuous improvement.
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