Female 1:1 Female Health Care Assistant

Brook Street Social Care; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Female 1:1 Health Care Assistant to provide essential support and care to elderly residents. This flexible position requires at least 6 months of UK-based care experience. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily needs, promoting independence, and ensuring safety. The role offers competitive pay starting from £12.50 per hour plus holiday pay, with opportunities for varied shifts and access to ongoing support and training.

Benefits

Weekly pay paid PAYE

Pension scheme entitlement

Free training and refreshers provided

Qualifications

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year or a year in the last 5 years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Willing to undertake personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within nursing homes.
• Support on a 1:1 basis to elderly ladies with dementia.
• Promote independence and engage residents in activities.

Skills

Great communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Approachable and friendly demeanor

Job description

Female 1:1 Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc

Location: Bridgend

Pay rate: From £12.50+ (PAYE - not via umbrella)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay

What you'll be doing:

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days (15 hours) and split shifts (AM/PM).

Your role would be to provide support on a 1:1 basis to elderly ladies with dementia within the residential care. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.

Through working as part of a team, you will provide the highest quality of care to residents with the Care Home along with treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities.

On agency, you also have the opportunity to get involved with various clients including learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health and more by encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest.

Ideally you will be a driver in order to access the homes easily and attend shifts on time however this is not essential.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions

Requirements:

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• Willing to undertake personal care
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it) and double pay on bank holidays
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided! No fee for certificates!

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Post open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1