Bank Health Care Assistant

Friends of the Elderly; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Malvern Wells is seeking a Bank Health Care Assistant to provide personalized care for elderly residents. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and maintaining care records. Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in a care home environment and hold relevant certification. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of older people.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a care home environment.
• Ability to build solid relationships with residents.
• Respectfulness and a passion for care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Help with companionship and mobility.
• Prepare meals and maintain care records.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

The Care Certificate or Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bank Health Care Assistant

Location: Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, UK, WR14 4

Contract: Bank

Working Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Overview

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

With a person-focused approach to care, Perrins House is a picturesque home situated in beautiful grounds in Malvern. Specialising in care for people with dementia, as well as residential and nursing care, we have a dedicated, well-trained and compassionate team of staff on hand to ensure that Malvern feels like home.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Mobility
• Keeping care records up to date

Qualifications and Attributes

• At least 6 months experience in a care home environment
• Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible
• Team player who is always willing to go the extra mile
• Passion for care and the ability to build solid relationships with residents
• You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Safeguarding and Compliance

Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity's core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

Other

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.

Don't delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.