Health Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming care home as a Health Care Assistant, where compassion and dedication are key. In this role, you'll assist residents with personal care, engage them in social activities, and support their overall well-being. This position offers ongoing training and a clear career pathway, encouraging progression to management roles. With both full-time and part-time options available, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of residents while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Apply today to embark on a fulfilling career in health care!

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career pathway with promotion opportunities

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking available on site

Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox

Qualifications

• No direct qualifications required; ongoing training provided.
• 3 months experience in a care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Support residents' emotional and social needs.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Good listening skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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Brentwood Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
• Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
• Assisting residents with mobility and support
  
  

Requirements

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
  
  

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
• Full and comprehensive induction
  
  

* Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*

* Company pension scheme*

* Paid annual leave (pro rata)*

* Refer a friend bonus*

• 2 free uniforms
• Parking available on site
  
  

Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment (preferable)
  
  

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Public Safety

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