Health Care Assistant

Brook Street; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Female Health Care Assistant in Bridgend/Porthcawl. In this role, you will provide essential support and care to elderly residents, promoting their safety, independence, and mental health. The job requires strong communication and interpersonal skills along with at least 6 months of UK care experience in the last year. This position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and access to ongoing training without hidden fees. Women only under Equality Act 2010 apply.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Flexible shift options

24/7 support from agency

Pension scheme entitlement

Access to Mental Health support

Free training and refreshers

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 (no sponsorship available).
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Willing to undertake personal care responsibilities.
• Must be approachable, friendly, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within homes.
• Assist with personal care needs like bathing, eating, and dressing.
• Promote independence and develop life skills for residents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Approachable and friendly

Proactive engagement with service users

Job description

Female Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc

Location: Bridgend/Porthcawl

Pay rate: From £12.64+ (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 residential homes. 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. Some residents may require assistance with personal care needs which may include bathing/showering, toileting, dressing etc. We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. 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.

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!

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