Health Care Assistant

Brook Street; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care agency in Cwmbran is seeking an Elderly Care Assistant to support and care for elderly residents. Responsibilities include promoting independence and being approachable to enhance their daily living. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of care experience, great communication skills, and is willing to undergo DBS checks. The role offers weekly pay and access to free training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Access to specialist mental health support

Free training and refreshers

Qualifications

• 6 months of UK-based care experience in the last year or a year in the last 5 years.
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Approachable, friendly, proactive, and engaging with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within nursing and residential homes.
• Promote independence and develop life skills.
• Support individuals with mental health, dementia, and physical health needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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 nursing homes. The position offers long days or night (wakes) shifts.

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.

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.

Please note that 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
• 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)
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

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