Care Assistant - Nh

Healthcare Management Trust; Arundel; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Free On-Site Parking

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Life Insurance

Referral Programme

Job summary

Healthcare Management Trust is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care and mobility in a residential setting. You will help deliver personalised care, engage residents with meaningful activities and document observations on our electronic systems.

Join a team that values patient-centred care, safeguarding, GDPR compliance and continuous learning through mandatory and development training.

Qualifications

• A vocational qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in a residential or nursing setting.
• Patient-centred approach and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily care including personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and daily living activities.
• Promote independence with personalised care and companionship.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records on electronic systems.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Growth mindset

Data protection (GDPR)

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

NVQ Level 2

Care Certificate

Job description

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating Moments: Deliver special daily experiences that promote independence and bring joy to our residents.
• Personalised Care: Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and daily living, tailored to their individual needs.
• Safe & Active Support: Help residents stay mobile and comfortable using approved, safe moving and handling techniques.
• Great Conversations: Communicate warmly and clearly, always using individual communication aids where needed.
• Tech-Savvy Logging: Keep accurate, confidential records of daily care and observations on our electronic systems.
• Welcome Team: Assist with welcoming new residents, handling transfers, and looking after their personal belongings with care.
• Safe Environment: Maintain a sparkling clean, safe space by following health, safety, and infection control steps.
• Be a Champion: Act as a Key Worker for specific residents, getting to know their unique life stories to provide deeply personal care.
• Never Stop Learning: Keep your skills sharp by completing mandatory and developmental training.

What You Bring

• Experience & Certifications: A vocational qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), plus hands-on experience in a residential or nursing setting.
• A Patient-First Heart: A compassionate, empathetic, and friendly attitude with a person-centred approach to care.
• Great Communicator: Excellent verbal, written, and language skills to communicate effectively with residents and the multi-professional team.
• Reliable Team Player: High accountability, great time-management skills, and the capability to safely manage your workload with limited supervision.
• Cool Under Pressure: The ability to remain calm, solve problems on your feet, and stay adaptable as our services grow.
• Growth Mindset: Enthusiastic about receiving feedback, achieving team objectives, and expanding your knowledge through further training.
• Professional Standards: Highly respectful of data protection (GDPR), adult safeguarding, health and safety, and resident confidentiality.

Awesome Extras (Desirable)

• Prior Training: Already hold an NVQ Level 2, Care Certificate, or alternative healthcare training.
• Specialist Awareness: Knowledge of dementia care, current regulatory frameworks, and routine audit participation.
• True Flexibility: Happy to travel and work off-site at alternative contract environments if service needs evolve.

What We Offer You

• Company Pension: Secure your future while you care for others.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active on your commute.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave: Extra support for you and your growing family.
• Free On-Site Parking: No hassle and no costs when you arrive at work.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Dedicated tools and support to look after your own wellness.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind and security for your loved ones.
• Referral Programme: Earn financial rewards for bringing your talented friends on board.

The Details

• Competitive Pay: £12.85 per hour.
• Flexible Shifts: Both day and night shifts available to suit your lifestyle.

Ability to commute/relocate: Littlehampton BN17 5SN (required)

Licence/Certification: Right to Work (required) Equal opportunities: candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.