Total 73 Junior Executive job vacancies in Bodmin, Cornwall

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support in our higher Key Stage 2 classroom. The individual will have experience and flexibility to support and cover the whole class for PPA. The ability and work ethic to be part of a small team, and contribute to the success of pupil outcome. The successful candidate would ideally understand the importance of nurture and getting to know our children in this small village primary school. The position is for 34.5 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term contract until August 2025. The role will include breakfast club and after school provision.

What the school offers its staff

Cusgarne School is a thriving and happy school that has a reputation for being friendly and supportive. I am proud to be part of such a great team of children, families and staff. We pride ourselves on our motto – ‘make the most of every moment’ and we do our best to make sure that every child does!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be pro-active in this role, supporting the educational, social and physical needs of pupils. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated individual that can work as part of a caring, kind and strong school team, to ensure that pupils in their care are supported to access the curriculum. This includes the ability to support planning, deliver and resource an individualised curriculum as appropriate.

We welcome applications from both KS1 and KS2 practitioners as we will match skillsets to the children and needs of the school. The successful candidate will need to be able to fulfil this role with energy and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly children.
• An experienced, hard-working and supportive team of staff.
• A happy, stimulating workplace
• An amazing outdoor space, full of great potential to be further developed

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location: Truro

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Our successful REDRUTH branch is looking to recruit for the following role:
Yard Assistant
In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Assisting customers
• Providing excellent customer service
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Picking and checking orders
• Storing stock safely
• Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
• This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
Qualifications and Skills
• A Counterbalance Forklift Licence preferred, but not essential.
• Building industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis, so we are looking for someone that:
• Has the likeability factor
• Has excellent customer service
• Hard working
• Positive attitude
• Good attention to detail.
Benefits
In return, you can be a part of the UK’s largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:
• A competitive pay package.
• Substantial staff discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
• Perkbox discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Financial Planning Support
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity
• Substantial Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 130 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

The School of Nursing and Midwifery (SNAM) within the Faculty of Health delivers training across multiple sites in Cornwall, Exeter and Plymouth. The School is currently seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Administration Assistant based on our Truro Campus to provide cross site placement and programme administrative support. The post will be located in the Knowledge Spa based in Treliske Hospital (Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust) although travel to other sites may be required on an adhoc basis.

Under the direction of the Senior Administrator and Programme Administrator and as a member of the team, you will contribute to the provision of a student focused, integrated delivery of cost effective and efficient programme and practice placement administrative support service.

The tasks will include front line contact with students and responding to their queries, processing student travel claims and timesheets and updating student absences. Alongside Programme Administrators, you will assist in maintaining student records, monitoring attendance at mandatory sessions, updating programme documentation and supporting the allocation of practice placements using a variety of IT packages. In addition, minute taking at Subject Assessment Panels and Award Boards, Student presented meetings and Programme Committees.

The role requires a flexible attitude in an ever-changing environment with good team working, organisational skills, IT and keyboard skills, the ability to identify and seek resolutions to problems, and be able to work within tight deadlines. Effective communication skills and use of initiative are essential. Experience in a student related environment is preferred.

For an informal discussion please contact Olivia Pritchard via email at olivia.pritchard@plymouth.ac.uk.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20th October 2024

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 28th October 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teaching assistant with HLTA qualification to join our team.

The role will primarily be based in our Y1&2 Class supporting the pupils and class teacher. There would also be regular opportunities to be paid as an HLTA.

This is a fixed term role in the first instance for 30.40 hrs per week from 08:45 – 15:15 Monday to Friday. This includes lunchtime duty.

What the school offers its staff

Mithian School is a small school near St. Agnes and has been part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust since 2015. We have four classes and currently have 85 pupils on roll.

Mithian School is a thriving place to learn. Our children have positive attitudes to learning and are proud of their school. We strive to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and do their best.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Administration Assistant

Immediate start
Temporary - ongoing up to 12 months
Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600
£13.80 per hour, based in the Torpoint area

Job Duties:

Assisting the team with all general administrative duties and tasks as required.
Electronic filing, scanning, data entry, monitoring emails along with preparing letters
Inputting data on to excel spreadsheets, data collection, tracking costs

Essential skills:

IT skills such as good command of word and excel
Great communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Excellent verbal communication skills
Detail oriented

Essential requirements:

Administrative assistant need be open minded and willing to learn.
You do need previous office related experience.
You do need your own form of transport in order to apply for this position.

This is great opportunity for candidates looking to gain working experience with nationwide company while being offered fantastic rate of pay.

If you are the right person for this role click apply now or call the Acorn Plymouth office to discuss further

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from those who are pro-active and flexible in their working practice as well as those able to ‘think-on-their-feet’ in what are often very challenging circumstances.

This is a permanent position.The successful candidate will be required to work 32.5 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days.

What the school offers its staff

An ARB is an Area or Additional Resource Base for children with a range of individual needs as detailed in their Education, Health and Care Plans. No day is ever the same in Poppy Class, we all learn something new with and from one another. We have a superb team of experienced staff and equally amazing pupils and together we enjoy a wide range of learning experiences.

We have 9 pupils and although the ARB is based within the Junior school, our pupils range from Year 2 to Year 6. All have a wide range of complex additional needs including autism, speech language and communication needs (including being non-verbal), general developmental delays and physical and medical needs including epilepsy and being tube fed. Intimate care is also required by a number of our pupils. Lunchtime and breaktime supervision will all be a requirement of this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Job Opportunity: Immediate Start

Temporary Position - Ongoing for up to 12 months
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
£13.80 per hour, based in the Torpoint area

Job Duties:

• Provide general administrative support to the team as needed
• Electronic filing, scanning, data entry, and managing emails
• Preparing letters, entering data into Excel spreadsheets, collecting and tracking costs

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in IT, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Essential Requirements:

• Must be open-minded and eager to learn
• Previous office experience is required
• Must have your own transport to apply for this role

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience with a nationwide company while earning a competitive hourly rate.

If you're the right fit for this role, click 'Apply Now' or contact the Acorn Plymouth office to discuss further.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Launceston
Role: Healthcare Assistant
Pay: £11.45ph
Shifts: Days Only
Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: TBC
Start Date: Flexible


Chloordinate are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Healthcare Assistant.

This is a permanent position, you will be hired by our client directly.

Who are you?

Are you kind-hearted and passionate about person-centred care and what this means to the people you will support?

Are you collaborative, a team player and a great communicator who can build relationships and show empathy?

Are you resilient, able to work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly?

What will you bring to the table?
You will provide the highest standard of person-centred care and support whilst assisting service users to maintain their independence in their daily activities, ensuring they live a fulfilled life. You will be caring, intuitive, patient, compassionate, a team player and most importantly you will be present in the moment with the people you are supporting, enjoying the here and now and exploring their interests.


What will your duties be?
Delivering the care plan
Personal Care
Maintain accurate records
Mealtime support
Activities
You will be a companion
Complying with CQC essential standards

What is on offer?
A fantastic and welcoming working environment

Desirable Experience and Skills:
3+ month's experience working in a care home or supported living setting in the UK
Face to face Moving and Handling People Certificate

Essential Experience and Skills:
DBS – we can apply for this for you.
Mandatory Training

You’ve applied? What are the next steps…
Chloordinate receive lots of applications and we appreciate every single one of them, whilst we aim to reply to everybody, it might be that not all applications are responded to at this stage of the process.

If your application reaches the next stage…
One of our team will call you for an informal chat to learn a little more about you, what you are looking for and to discuss your suitability and availability for this role.

Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Langholme, Falmouth

Available Hours:

Permanent - Various - 0 Hours per week

As part of a dedicated team, you'll help prepare and serve meals for residents.

Basic cooking and cleaning skills are essential along with respect for older people.

For more information about the role please review the Job Description attached.

Pension, 20 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) - (Holiday entitlement depends on number of hours worked (pro rata basis of a full-time entitlement),

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

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.

"Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV's from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's central Talent Acquisition Team."

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Redruth and surrounding areas
Contract: Full-Time, Starting September
Pay: £90-100 per day
Hours: 08:30 am to 15:30 pm

Role:
- We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Redruth, committed to creating an environment where kindness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
- Our school is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and learning through a broad and engaging curriculum. We strive to provide each pupil with the opportunity to discover their own identity, achieve academic success, and experience personal growth.
- With exceptional expertise in safeguarding and a flexible approach to meeting individual needs, the school works closely with families to build positive relationships and foster high self-esteem.
- Our goal is to nurture caring and successful citizens, enhancing their life chances and encouraging them to positively impact those around them.

Requirements:
- Have experience working with children with SEN, either on a 1:1 basis or within a classroom setting.
- Be passionate about supporting SEN children.
- Be flexible, proactive, and patient.
- Communicate effectively as part of a team.
- Be committed to a full-time role.
- While experience in education is preferred, those with a background in support work often have transferable skills.
- Hold a valid driving licence (essential).

If you believe this role is right for you, please apply or contact us for more information!

We have a team of Nurses and Health Care Support workers who visit patients in West Cornwall to allow them to be cared for in their preferred place of care. These individualised packages of care are carried out by our team who exclusively only work with people living with an end- of- life condition. Marie Curie would also like to understand, what does flexible working mean for you? Are you a carer who would like more control over the hours you work? Would you like to work in a particular pattern? Marie Curie are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers for our West Cornwall Day Service Team. The current shifts are either AM 8-2pm or PM 4-10 pm. Some of our staff combine both shifts at times to work a long day. Some of our Bank Staff prefer to work AM shifts only or PM shifts only. We are happy to discuss your ideas for working patterns with you prior to interview if you are interested in applying. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements Hours/Contract: Permanent Full Time and Part time Day shifts available Base: West Cornwall Closing date: 29th Sept Interview date: Ongoing This service will be able to respond quickly to support patients and their carers who are eligible for end of life care support in their own homes. It gives us the ability to offer one to one holistic care for people, supporting them at a time of their greatest need, in the place they have chosen to be, right up until the end of their life. Marie Curie Benefits Package: - Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work - Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) - Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme - Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems - Introduce a friend scheme - Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply) - Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card - Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme - Life assurance for all employees What's in it for you: - Annual Leave allowance 27 days plus, 8 public holidays (pro rata) - Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) - Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave - Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) - Industry leading training programmes - Flexible Working - Free DBS - Free Uniform - Plus Enhancements = - 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) - 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays - Mileage allowance of 45p per mile - Paid for whole training and travelling in between patient What we are looking for: - Previous experience in a similar care role and a real interest in offering exceptional end of life care - Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use is essential - Time management skills - Experience of working with minimal/without supervision - Empathy and understanding of patient issues - A level two qualification in care is desirable but not essential, however, a willingness to learn and develop specialist skills in end of life care is essential Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of duties including monitoring symptoms, helping to assist with medications, undertake simple dressings and continence care, and keeping detailed records. You'll also help patients to meet their hygiene and dietary needs. Marie Curie are now offering free Level 3 Apprenticeships in care at Truro and Penwith College for Healthcare Assistants in our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills whilst you are working as a Care Assistant for us. For any questions, please contact Sue Egerton Clinical Nurse manager on 07515133223 or our coordination team on 01209700862 Or email Cornwall.MCEOLCS@mariecurie.org.uk . They will direct you to one of us who will be pleased to discuss your enquiries. To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS criminal record check We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply

Who are we? Marie Curie is one of the UKs most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We're fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters from the first to the last. Beautiful, wild and remote, West Cornwall is not only a popular family destination but a place of tucked-away communities, with a thriving arts and culture scene and stunning prehistoric landscapes. From the golden sands of St Ives Bay, the storm-washed cliffs of Land's End, to the sub-tropical gardens of Penzance or the ancient lands of West Penwith, it's a truly vibrant region to work in. The opportunity At Marie Curie we care about you and your career, and we seek to provide opportunities to ensure our employees are constantly learning new things and feeling challenged in their role. As a result, we would like to stay connected with you via this expression of interest for any Healthcare Assistant vacancies in our West Cornwall region now and over the next 6 months. Our Healthcare Assistants work as part of a multidisciplinary and multiagency team providing holistic, person-centred, end-of-life care to patients and those important to them, undertaking a broad range of care activities as delegated by a Registered Nurse through a documented plan of care. As well as a week-long induction, including an introduction to palliative care, you will also be assigned a Buddy for the first six months in role. You can also study a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care at Truro and Penwith College. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn while you earn with us! How will I make a difference? You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications, keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families/most important people. No day is the same, but it will include such purposeful work as: - Nurturing compassionate person-centred relationships and effective communication. - Holding honest, well-informed conversations focused on what matters to the person and those important to them. - Holistic assessment, care planning and supporting with care needs. - Symptom management, maintaining comfort and wellbeing at the end of life. - Supporting people to develop an advanced care planning statement that makes their choices and wishes clear to others. - Supporting significant others to plan for and cope with loss, grief and bereavement. - Striving for excellence through quality improvement, practice development and innovation. Benefits you'll LOVE - A meaningful career that enables you to make a difference in peoples lives when they need and appreciate it the most. - Time to provide dedicated care to patients and their families / most important people in their preferred setting. - Access to flexible working opportunities including full and part-time options and a competitive range of benefits and support. - Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme or Marie Curie group pension scheme. - Season ticket loan. - Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems. - Continuous development. - Industry-leading training programmes. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Annual Leave Entitlement will take into account previous years of service under Agenda for Change terms and conditions. - Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum plus enhancements. - Generous enhancements - 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) - 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays As well as our fantastic benefits you will also get to partner with and learn from colleagues who are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences in palliative care. Marie Curie is at the forefront of innovations in palliative care, and you will have the opportunity to thrive in a career in this area, working with supportive and enthusiastic teams and colleagues. What do I need? - Previous experience in a similar care role and a real interest in offering exceptional end of life care. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with a diverse range of people. - The willingness to work alone overnight after initial training. - Good IT skills with an openness to learning our systems and processes. - A clean driving licence and use of a private car. Though you will have access to a pool car for daytime shifts. - Valid right to work in the UK is essential. What happens next? Once your expression of interest is received, our clinical team will review your application and call you to discuss our open vacancies and selection process. For more information or an informal chat please contact Susan Egerton Clinical Nurse Manager by email Susan.Egerton@mariecurie.org.uk or Kathryn Bowman Clinical Nurse Manager by email Kathryn.Bowman@mariecurie.org.uk.

Care Assistant (Days) based at Langholme, Falmouth

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time- Various - 38.5/44 hours per week.

Are you looking to use your skills to benefit older people in a homely environment? A career in Social Care could be for you…

About the role

As a Care Assistant at MHA you will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be different and you'll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore whilst previous care experience is desirable it is not essential and we'll provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You don't need any qualifications to get started as a Care Assistant.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. So, if you have the ability to change someone's mood, lift spirits and truly care for those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About us

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider and our mission is to 'enable people to live later life well'. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. We have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and are supported by over 4,000 generous volunteers. All our donations and any surplus we generate is invested into the services we provide for our 18,500 residents and members. Our values underpin our entire approach: we nurture mind body and spirit; we respect every person, treating them with dignity; and we inspire the best in each other.

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MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

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 CV's from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.