Care Assistant (Nights) based at Hillside, Aylesbury
Hours: 44 hours per week
Salary: £12.92 per hour
For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch – we are happy to review individual circumstances.
About the role
As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. You will help maintain an atmosphere and practice of care that reflects MHA's values of mutual respect and concern for the individual.
What you will do
* Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions
* Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
* Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.
About you
You will bring:
* Respect and sensitivity for older people
* A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
* Good communication and listening skills
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* A caring nature with patience and empathy
* Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
* Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.
Why join MHA?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. You will work alongside motivated colleagues in an environment of teamwork and trust, while also having fun.
At MHA, we believe this is more than just a job. It is a career to be proud of, where every day you can make a positive difference.
Rewards and benefits
In addition to a highly competitive salary, you will enjoy:
* Pension scheme
* Free DBS checks and uniform
* Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
* Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
* Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
* A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
* Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
* Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues.
About the home
Hillside nursing home in Aylesbury
Hillside is a welcoming, purpose built nursing home offering a wide range of care and nursing services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Here, people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with physical disabilities and long term medical conditions, find a supportive community. Our compassionate team is experienced in providing personalised care, from daily support to specialised end of life care.
Hillside benefits from strong partnerships with local healthcare professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other specialists, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive medical care.
Our Activities Coordinator keeps the calendar lively, with events like word games, visiting entertainers, outings, and musical afternoons. Residents also enjoy time on the sunny patio and trips to local shops, pubs, and scenic spots. Regular visits from our Chaplain and friendly volunteers bring companionship and joy, making Hillside a place where everyone feels valued and engaged, whatever their beliefs or interests.
For more information about the home, please click here