Female Health Care Assistant

Brook Street Social Care; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Caerphilly is seeking a Female Health Care Assistant to provide support and care to elderly residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and working as part of a team to ensure high-quality care. Candidates must have recent UK care experience, the right to work, and be approachable and proactive. The position offers flexible hours with pay starting from £12.50, along with benefits such as separate holiday pay and access to training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Separate holiday pay

24/7 contact support

Free training

Pension scheme entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of UK-based care experience in the last year or one year in the last 5 years.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Willingness to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Approachable, friendly, proactive character.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents in nursing and residential homes.
• Assist with personal care needs such as bathing and dressing.
• Promote independence and encourage participation in activities.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

UK-based care experience

Great communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Approachable and friendly

Job description

Female Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc
Location: Caerphilly
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:

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within nursing and residential homes.
• Support daily needs, maintain safety and independence, assist with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through personal care and everyday needs.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high‑quality care, respecting residents’ choices and preferences.
• Assist with personal care needs such as bathing/showering, toileting, dressing.
• Aid in promoting independence, developing life skills and encouraging participation in activities.
• On agency you may work with clients including learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health and more.

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 (no sponsorship offered).
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Willing to undertake personal care.
• Approachable, friendly, proactive and engaged with service users.
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (no umbrella companies, 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 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.

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