MHA is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant (Nights) to join the team at Charnwood House in Coventry. This part-time role (22 hours per week) offers the chance to provide compassionate, person-centred care to older residents in a supportive and respectful environment.
While previous care experience is desirable, it is not essential, as full training and development opportunities will be provided. Candidates with a willingness to learn and progress towards Level 1 or Level 2 social care qualifications are highly encouraged.
The successful candidate will demonstrate respect, sensitivity, and patience towards older people, alongside strong communication and listening skills to ensure residents feel safe, valued, and supported throughout the night.
This position offers flexible night shifts, meaningful work, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in care within a trusted UK organisation.
Position: Care Assistant (Nights)
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £12.92 per hour
Location: Coventry
Job Summary
Location: Charnwood House, Coventry
Hours: 22 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:
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
- 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
Charnwood House care home in Coventry
Charnwood House offers colleagues a warm and welcoming place to work, where teamwork and shared purpose shape everyday life. The home has a friendly, inclusive atmosphere, and new colleagues quickly feel supported by peers who take pride in delivering person-centred care.
With a strong focus on independence, dignity and wellbeing, colleagues play an important role in creating a calm and uplifting environment for residents. Guided by MHA’s charitable values, the team works collaboratively, treating one another with kindness, respect and trust.
For job seekers wanting to build a meaningful career in a supportive home, Charnwood House offers opportunities to grow, contribute ideas and be part of a community that genuinely cares.
For more information about the home, please click here
Application Process
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Application Deadline
Open until filled