Care Assistant (Nights)

Methodist Homes ,
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Care Assistant (Nights) based at Mayfields, Ellesmere Port Available Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 33 hours per week (Nights). Shift Pattern: 8pm - 8am, 3 shifts per week. 2 week rolling rota. Mayfields is a specialist Dementia Care Home in easy commutable distance from Chester and Wirral. Are you a compassionate individual who would like to make a difference to the lives of older people? Do you want to work for an Award Winning Charity and leave a day's work feeling like you've made a difference? MHA are looking for a committed, hardworking individual's to join our thriving team at Mayfields. The role requires individuals who: are flexible in their approach and sensitive to the needs of residents enjoy the company of older people have a willingness to learn and develop work well as part of a team have the ability to form positive relationships with residents, their families and professional colleagues You will be responsible for supporting older people to live their daily lives to the full, assisting with their physical and personal needs to enhance each individual's well-being. Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. Mayfields, along with Claybourne , was the first home specialising in dementia care purpose-built to MHA's design. From the outset, the home specialised in person-centred care which was developed in partnership with the late Professor Tom Kitwood of Bradford University. Supporting residents by enabling their preferred way of life to be continued, individual needs are responded to and supported. This involves staff really getting to know each person, understanding their life and history, interests and skills and, as a result, their behaviour and needs. For more information about this home, please click here . Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided