Health Care Assistant

Virtual Bridges; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care agency in Cwmbran is seeking compassionate individuals to support elderly residents in nursing homes. Your role includes promoting independence, providing personal care, and assisting with mental health needs. Flexibility in hours and shifts is offered, along with competitive pay and various benefits. Prior care experience in the UK is required, and the role does not provide sponsorship.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid holiday pay

24/7 support

Pension scheme

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 offered.
• Willingness to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Ability to undertake personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within nursing and residential homes.
• Promote safety and independence in daily needs.
• Assist with mental health, dementia, and physical health support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Approachable and friendly

Job description

Overview

Hours: Flexible/Agency
Locations: Cwmbran
Pay rate: From £12.50+ (PAYE - not via umbrella)
Holiday pay: Separate from hourly pay (i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay)

What You'll Be Doing

Your role is to provide support and care to elderly residents within nursing and residential homes. The position offers long day or night (wake) shifts. You will support elderly residents with their daily needs while promoting safety and independence, and you will assist with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs. Strong communication is required, as some individuals may be non-verbal. You will promote independence, help develop life skills, and encourage involvement in activities. On agency, you will have the opportunity to work with various clients, including those with learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health, and more, in ways that support them to live their lives to the fullest.

Note: Please be aware 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
• Approachable, friendly, proactive and able to engage with service users
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits Of Joining Us

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (we do not use umbrella companies; holiday pay is accrued and there are no hidden fees)
• Shifts offered via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through Mental Health First Aiders
• Online timesheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided, including Manual Handling, Medication, PBM and more – no fee for certificates

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