Dementia Care & Mental Health Support Worker

Skycare; Bradford; On-site; GBP 14,558 - 20,735; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Free uniforms

Set shift patterns

Job summary

SkyCare is seeking Healthcare assistants with UK-based experience to join our team and provide dedicated mental care to residents in nursing homes across West Yorkshire.

We welcome applicants who can work full-time, permanent roles with 33–44 hour weeks. Bradford & Leeds locations. DBS check and two satisfactory references are required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home/community care with focus on mental health or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, memory care and hospice support is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with patient observation, medication administration and vital signs monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care (washing, dressing).
• Assist mobility using equipment.
• Support eating, drinking, communication and social activities.
• Complete required documentation for managers/nurses.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Observation skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

NVQ Health and Social Care

Tools

Hoyer lift

Resident lift

Job description

We are seeking to recruit Healthcare assistants with UK based experience to join out team and provide mental care to residents living in our Nursing Homes based in West Yorkshire.

We accept applicants who have resided in the UK for 1 years minimum and does not need sponsorship in the next 12-months

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts are 33-44 hours per week

Hourly rate of £12.81

Location: Bradford &Leeds ( Nursing Home)

More benefits:

Ø Company pension

Ø On-site parking, Free parking

Ø Referral programme

Ø Free uniforms

Ø Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota

Ø Employee discount

Ø Refer a carer programme

Ø Store discount

Ø A friendly and supportive working environment

Ø Training & Development

Ø Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for healthcare and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to consider this opportunity to join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare recruitment and staffing.

Qualifications /requirements:

• Proven experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home & community care environments with a focus on mental health or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's care,Schizophrenia care, memory care, and hospice support is highly desirable
• Familiarity with patient observation techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and operate assistive devices like Hoyer lifts or resident lifts
• Experience working with individuals with autism or other behavioral health conditions is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a similar role in the UK for at least 1 year in a Nursing Home
• Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12-month without need of sponsorship
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable
• Ability to follow care plans effectively,
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Relevant certifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care are desired

Duties will include but not limited to:

Ø Assist residents with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing and dressing

Ø Assist residents with mobility - including moving and handling equipment

Ø Assist residents with eating and drinking, communication and joining in social activities

Ø Complete all documentation as requested by the manager/nurse

Ø Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home

Ø Ensure all policies and guidelines are followed by all staff members

Ø Act as a mentor to all new care assistants and ensure they are working to their role

Ø Attend all in house and external training as required

Ø Report any issues or changes in a residents condition to the nurse in charge

Please NOTE we are not able to support applications that require sponsorship.

We will require a DBS check which we can assist with ,free of charge and 2 satisfactory references

At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Join us if you're passionate about providing compassionate care, apply below with tye updated CV