MHA is recruiting compassionate Relief Care Assistants to support older people at The Herons, a well-established care home located in Nottingham. These permanent relief roles offer flexible working hours, making them ideal for individuals seeking meaningful work that fits around other commitments.
This role is centred on delivering high-quality, person-centred care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity. You will support residents with daily activities while promoting independence, comfort, and emotional wellbeing. A caring and patient nature is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively and listen attentively to the needs of older people.
A willingness to learn and develop within the role is strongly encouraged, with training and development opportunities available, including support towards Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in social care. While previous experience in a care environment is desirable, it is not essential, as full training is provided. What matters most is empathy, reliability, and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a supportive team.
These permanent relief positions offer varied hours and the chance to build a rewarding career within a respected charitable care organisation known for its commitment to quality, compassion, and professional development.
Position: Care Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £12.92 per hour
Location: Nottingham
Full job description
Location: The Herons, Nottingham
Hours: Permanent – Various hours available – Relief
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’ll 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
The Herons care home in Toton
The Herons is a welcoming home where colleagues share a clear commitment to person centred care. The team environment is supportive and collaborative, helping new colleagues settle quickly and feel part of a united group.
Colleagues play a key role in creating a calm and friendly atmosphere that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Guided by MHA’s charitable ethos, the home encourages openness, compassion and professional growth.
For job seekers looking for work with purpose in a positive and team focused setting, The Herons offers a rewarding place to build a long-term career.
For more information about the home, please click here
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 Recruitment Team.
Application Process
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Application Deadline
Open until filled