Bank Healthcare Assistant

The Talent Hub; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking care home where you can make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents. As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide essential support with daily activities, championing dignity and independence. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and provides access to various employee benefits, including financial wellness programs and recognition schemes. If you're dedicated to caring for others and want to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Employee discount schemes

Financial wellness access

Support for additional qualifications

Comprehensive staff induction

Employee recognition schemes

Team building social events

Qualifications

• Caring nature and positive attitude towards elderly care.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and personal care.
• Support residents to live happy and healthy lives.
• Communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant – Chorleywood, Hertfordshire

Location:Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ

Salary: £12.21 to £12.25 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours:Zero hour contract

Shifts: Shifts available across Monday to Sunday (8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am)

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our family at Burford House Care Home.We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g.Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
• Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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