Care Assistant (Day & Night)

Maria Mallaband Care Group
Reading, Berkshire

About the Role

Care Assistant

Care Assistant jobs UK. Join MMCG, one of the largest care providers in the UK. Flexible hours, competitive pay, training & career growth.

  • Location: ( nationwide opportunities)
  • Pay: Very competitive rates of pay (plus excellent benefits)
  • Contract: Full‑time / Part‑time (flexible hours available)
  • Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance of the care home you are applying to. (Please use MMCG Careers to check your distance)

At Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) , it’s our people that make us great. We’re one of the UK’s largest independent care providers, with care homes nationwide , and we’re proud of our compassionate teams who put residents at the heart of everything they do.

We’re now recruiting Care Assistants / Carers or Social Workers who are dedicated to supporting residents with compassion, dignity and respect — ensuring their wellbeing, independence and happiness are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join us?

Working with MMCG means access to excellent rewards and benefits:

  • Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, plus 24/7 virtual GP access for you and up to 4 children
  • Early Pay with PayWise + – access earned pay before payday
  • Discounts platform – savings across retailers, leisure, hospitality and much more
  • T astecard membership – up to 50% off dining out
  • Free DBS checks
  • Nest Pension Scheme – helping you save for the future
  • Flexible working patterns – part‑time and full‑time options
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Service recognition awards
  • Training, support & development opportunities – clear career pathways, including progression to Nurse Associate
  • Fully supported apprenticeship programmes
  • Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
  • Discounted gym membership
  • BHSF sick pay insurance – MMCG helps cover most of your sick pay insurance premium, keeping costs as low as £5 per month
  • enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • 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

About the role

As a Care Assistant / Carer or Social Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our residents’ lives, offering care that goes beyond tasks to truly nurture wellbeing. Every day, you’ll:

  • Gently support residents with personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, always with kindness and respect
  • Encourage independence and dignity, helping residents feel valued and confident in themselves
  • Build trusting, meaningful relationships that bring comfort and companionship to residents and their families
  • Contribute to personalised care plans, ensuring each resident’s unique needs and wishes are honoured
  • Create a safe, welcoming environment where residents feel at home, cared for and listened to

Every moment of care helps residents live with dignity, joy and comfort.

About you

We provide full training, so whether you’re experienced in care, social work, healthcare, or looking for a career change, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is that you are:

  • Passionate about supporting residents with outstanding care
  • Organised and reliable
  • A strong communicator
  • Flexible to work shifts

About us

  • One of the UK’s largest independent care providers
  • Luxury Care homes nationwide
  • Committed to investment in technology, training and career progression
  • Vision: to be the most highly regarded care provider in the UK and employer of choice for Care Assistants, Carers and Social Workers
  • We believe in celebrating individuality, supporting passion, and creating open, honest environments where residents and staff thrive.

Apply today

Apply today for Care Assistant / Carer or Social Worker jobs across the UK with Maria Mallaband Care Group. Start your journey supporting residents with compassion, dignity and respect — and join a team that truly values our people.

Discover more opportunities with Maria Mallaband Care Group by visiting our Careers site : Careers - Maria Mallaband

Learn more about our company and care homes on the Maria Mallaband website: Residential, Nursing & Dementia Care Homes UK | Maria Mallaband

Posted 2026-03-31

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