Health Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits

Company pension

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking on site

Job summary

Brentwood Care Centre is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team. You will help residents with personal care, support daily activities and contribute to individual care plans on a visiting and on-site basis.

We value compassion, good communication and a flexible approach to shifts. Ongoing training, induction, and opportunities for progression are provided within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding.
• Provide 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

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good listener

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Right to work in the UK

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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

Qualifications

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.

• Terms and conditions apply