Care and Support Worker (Relief) based at Edina Court, Wisbech
Available Hours:
Relief - 0 hours
Salary £12.31 per hour
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!
Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of residents. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
* Holiday entitlement depends on number of hours worked 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.
About the role
As a Care and Support Worker at MHA you will working as part of a focused team providing 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.
For more information about the role please review the attached job description.
About the home
Edina Court has 59 spacious and modern apartments, designed to suit the needs of older people. With natural beauty of the landscaped gardens. There is an on-site housing manager who is on-hand to help you with anything you may need and nearby shops, cafes and parks in the nearby town centre.
For more information about the home, please click here
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 will provide all the training and support you need to thrive.
* You will have a kind, warm and caring nature with excellent communication skills
* The ability to work under pressure and at all times respect the dignity of the residents and promote independence.
* You must be able to work as part of a team but also use your own initiative.
To apply please email or visit our website at mha.org.uk
If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.