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About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Recommend a friend – up to £750
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

The fact you’re here makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care. Just as importantly, you’re ready to put the happiness and well-being of the people who live with us at the heart of everything you do.

What’s more, we’ve now adopted a flexible working approach to all our roles as many of our people prefer part time contracts. That means you’ll have as much flexibility as you need to fit your role around your other commitments. All you need to do is tell us the hours you want to work and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

About the role

As a Care Assistant/Carer on our team, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about looking after their physical, psychological and social needs, and day to day you’ll help with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. All to make sure we remain the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom.

About you

We provide full training so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, its just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

About us

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Carer/Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

Willowdene Care Home

Located nearby Sedgefield and Fishburn, Willowdene offers nursing, residential and respite care, as well as specialist dementia residential & nursing care. Features at Willowdene include its tranquil countryside setting, large conservatory and a cosy coffee shop supplying complimentary refreshments to residents and their guests. Manager Ruth Sunter was awarded a prestigious 'dementia champion award' in 2017 for her work in promoting best practice and developing innovative services for people living with dementia at the home. This included introducing regular 'dementia friends' talks, increasing staff training on dementia awareness, and adding and adapting features to make the home environment more dementia-friendly. As certified 'investors in people', Willowdene offers their team the training and professional development they need to ensure they have the right people in each role, with a passion for care and the skills to deliver the high standards expected. A full-time activities coordinator provides a stimulating programme of creative and fun activities, entertainment, events and outings for residents to choose from, which also includes one-to-one sessions.