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Position: Care Assistant (Relief/Bank) based at Alexandra House, Dovercourt
Location: Dovercourt
Location:
Alexandra House, Dovercourt
Hours:
Relief/Bank hours per week
Salary: £13.79 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
Alexandra House care home in Harwich
Alexandra House provides a supportive and compassionate working environment for colleagues who want to make a positive impact every day. Set in beautiful grounds with sea views, the home combines a peaceful setting with a strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose.
Colleagues describe the home as friendly, inclusive and grounded in MHA’s mission to improve later life. With a focus on dignity, independence and person-centred care, the team works closely together to create meaningful moments for residents.
For job seekers looking for a role where they can grow, Alexandra House offers opportunities to develop confidence, build specialist dementia experience and be part of a community that values empathy, collaboration and kindness.
For more information about the home, please click
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
