Care Assistant (Nights) – Amathea, Workington (Part-Time)

Presented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of MHA

Role Overview

Position: Care Assistant (Nights) — Permanent, Part-Time
Location: Amathea, Workington (CA14 3JG)
Hours: 33 hours per week (includes flexible working across a rota, including weekends)
Pay Rate: £13.79 per hour
Closing Date: 2 September 2026

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with MHA to recruit a compassionate and dedicated part-time night-shift Care Assistant for Amathea care home in Workington.

Amathea is a warm, supportive, and purpose-led home with a strong commitment to high-quality dementia care. If you are looking for a rewarding night role where you can help residents feel safe, secure, and valued while building your professional skills, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Personal & Social Care: Deliver attentive, high-quality care during the night that respects residents' personal choices, privacy, and dignity.
Keyworker Duties: Act as a keyworker for a designated group of residents, supporting smooth admissions and individual care plan reviews.
Wellbeing Support: Enhance residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing through personalized care, including specialist dementia support.
Safety & Compliance: Uphold vital safeguarding responsibilities, infection control measures, and health and safety practices at all times.

What You Will Bring

Personal Qualities: A caring nature, patience, empathy, and a genuine respect and sensitivity for older people.
Communication Skills: Good listening and communication abilities, with the capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.
Experience: Previous care experience is desirable, but not essential—a willingness to learn, train, and develop (with encouragement toward Level 1 or 2 in social care) is what matters most!
Proximity: Ideally living within approximately 15 miles of Workington for a manageable and balanced commute.

Why Apply Through Us?

Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency connects you directly with trusted, values-driven organisations like MHA.

Benefits provided by MHA include:

Highly competitive hourly rate of £13.79
28 days holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays) with options to buy or sell annual leave
Pension scheme, critical illness insurance, and life assurance (for contracted hours colleagues)
Free DBS checks and company uniform
Access to employee discounts (Blue Light Card, Vivup app) and confidential counselling support
Full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression