Job details
Job reference
REQ018429
Date posted
04/04/2023
Application closing date
08/05/2023
Location
Burnley
Salary
£11.45 per hour
Package
Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided.
Contractual hours
44
Basis
Full time nights
Job category/type
Care and Support
Care Assistant (Nights) based at Heather Grange, Burnley
Job description
Care Assistant
Permanent - Full time - 44 per week
Are you looking for a role where you feel you have made a difference at the end of each working day? Do you want to join a people focused organisation that values and listens to their employees? Heather Grange in Burnley are recruiting for care assistants to join the friendly team.
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 our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be different and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.
About you
The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore whilst previous care experience is desirable it is not essential and we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You don’t need any qualifications to get started 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. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. So, if you have the ability to change someone’s mood, lift spirits and truly care for those around you, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information about the role please review the attached job description.
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 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 a number of nationally recognised 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.
To apply please email HeatherGrange@mha.org.uk or visit our website mha.org.uk
About us
MHA is the UK’s largest charity care provider and our mission is to ‘enable people to live later life well’. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
About the home
Located in a quiet residential area in Burnley, we offer residential and dementia care for 70 residents, within luxurious surroundings. A dedicated and compassionate team ensure everyone receives the care that they deserve, tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
