Senior Care Assistant

(MATERNITY COVER) Senior Care Assistant (Nights) based at Stones Place, Lincoln

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours per week

Salary £13.65 per hour

This position is maternity cover for 9 months.

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

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. Plus, much more!

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

• 20 days holiday (excluding 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.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to 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. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different, and you'll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

About the home

Stones Place Care Home in Lincoln

Stones Place is a charming country manor house, lovingly converted to provide high-quality residential care for up to 42 residents in beautiful, en-suite accommodation. Set within tranquil woodlands near Hartsholme Lake, and just a short trip from Lincoln Cathedral and town centre, Stones Place offers an ideal blend of relaxation and convenience.

With a compassionate team available 24/7, we ensure every resident receives the personalised care they need, respecting their independence while offering peace of mind. Our dedicated team takes time to understand each individual, providing a warm, person-centred approach tailored to personal needs and preferences.

For those seeking a short-term stay, we also offer respite care. Residents enjoy a lively calendar of activities and events designed for both social and personal enrichment, so there's always something engaging and enjoyable to do. At Stones Place, we're dedicated to creating a supportive community where you can thrive in comfort and companionship.

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. 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.

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 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 Talent Acquisition Team.