Care Assistant

4 days ago

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom Methodist Homes (MHA) Full time £12,920 - £22,070 per year

Location: Mayfields, Ellesmere Port

Hours: 39 hours per week (2 week rota working alternate weekends)

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

Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port

Mayfields is a friendly and values-driven home where colleagues work side by side to provide thoughtful and compassionate care. The team is welcoming and supportive, helping new colleagues settle quickly and feel at ease in their roles.

Colleagues play a key part in fostering a calm, positive environment that supports dignity and independence. Guided by MHA's charitable ethos, the home promotes teamwork, kindness and continual learning.

For job seekers wanting a meaningful and people-focused career, Mayfields offers opportunities to develop skills, build confidence and make a genuine difference every day.

For more information about the home, please click here

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