Care Assistant (Weekends Only) – Torrwood, Wells (Part-Time / Alternate Weekends)

Presented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of MHA

Role Overview

Position: Care Assistant (Weekends Only) — Permanent, Part-Time (22 hours per fortnight, working every alternate Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Torrwood, Wells (BA5 3FB)
Hours: 22 hours total per fortnight (Alternate weekends)
Pay Rate: £15.47 per hour
Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with MHA to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant (Weekends Only) for Torrwood care home in Wells.

Torrwood is a welcoming, values-driven home providing compassionate residential and nursing care with a friendly, supportive team culture. If you are looking for a rewarding alternate-weekend care role where you can help residents feel safe, secure, and treated with utmost dignity, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Personal & Social Care: Deliver attentive, high-quality care that respects residents' personal choices, privacy, and dignity.
Keyworker Duties: Act as a keyworker for a designated group of residents (where applicable), 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 Wells 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 £15.47
28 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time) and an option to buy annual leave
Pension scheme and access to employee support funds
Free DBS checks and company uniform
Access to employee discounts (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app) and confidential counselling support
Full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues