Care Assistant (Days) based at Bradbury Grange, Whitstable
Permanent | Basis: Part Time | 22 Hours per Week.
Are you looking to use your skills to benefit older people in a homely environment? A career in Social Care could be for you…
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 10-mile radius of the Care Home
About the Role
In your role as a Care Assistant at MHA, your primary responsibility will be to deliver exceptional care to our residents, ensuring that they can enjoy a fulfilling later life. Your duties will encompass a diverse range of tasks, including assisting residents with personal care requirements and facilitating their participation in various activities that promote their overall well-being. With each passing day, you will encounter unique challenges, providing you with the chance to utilize your interpersonal abilities to truly make a positive impact.
About You
The significance of possessing the right values, attitude, and behaviours outweighs the importance of one's previous career background. While having prior experience in caregiving is desirable, it is not a necessity. We are committed to providing all the necessary training and support to help you succeed in this role. No qualifications are required to start as a Care Assistant.
In addition to being kind, warm, and caring, you should be able to collaborate effectively within a team while also demonstrating initiative. Patience, communication skills, and active listening are equally crucial. If you possess the ability to positively impact someone's mood, uplift spirits, and genuinely care for those around you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
To apply please email or visit our website at mha.org.uk
Why Join?
Joining our organisation means becoming part of a team that upholds strong values, fosters a supportive culture, and prioritizes the safety and well-being of our employees. You will have the opportunity to work alongside motivated colleagues in a collaborative environment that promotes teamwork and enjoyment. This role is incredibly fulfilling and offers a career to be proud of, as you will make a positive difference in the lives of older individuals every day.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a range of additional benefits:
- 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Life assurance coverage.
- A discount scheme that offers savings on retail stores and online purchases.
- Access to nationally recognized training courses and qualifications.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
- An employee assistance program that includes free counselling and legal advice.
- Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
- Resources for well-being.
- A "recommend a friend" scheme.
- Policies that support a family-friendly work environment.
- Long service awards.
- Free uniform and DBS check.
- Competitive rates for healthcare coverage.
MHA
We're the largest charitable care provider in the UK, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in their later years. With a network of 80 specialized care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes, and 62 vibrant community services and befriending programs, we strive to deliver exceptional care and promote overall well-being throughout the later stages of life. Our team consists of over 7,600 dedicated colleagues, and we are fortunate to be supported by more than 4,000 generous volunteers.
All donations and any surplus generated are reinvested into the services we offer to our 18,500 residents and members. Our core values serve as the foundation of our approach, as we prioritize the holistic development of the mind, body, and spirit, treat every individual with utmost respect and dignity, and foster an environment that encourages excellence and inspiration among our team members.
Bradbury Grange - Residential Care Home
Bradbury Grange provides personalized residential and residential dementia care for a total of 50 residents, within a warm, supportive, and amiable setting. Our aim is to create a cozy, familial ambiance, offering well-appointed bedrooms and en suite wet rooms.
With expansive gardens and a delightful summer house, a bustling schedule of activities, a coffee shop, reflexology services, a hair salon, exercise sessions, as well as regular outings and events, Bradbury Grange caters to the diverse interests of all individuals. Moreover, our round-the-clock assistance ensures that you can maintain your utmost independence while having the peace of mind that help is readily available.
MHA are dedicated to upholding the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), which are deeply ingrained in our core values of respect, nurture, and inspire. Furthermore, as a committed employer, we have achieved level 2 recognition under the Disability Confident Scheme. For more information on this, please click here.
Please be aware that interviews may be conducted before the closing date, and if a suitable candidate is found, the position may close earlier than anticipated.
Recruitment agencies should take note that MHA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only consider CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.