Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A care services provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Cwmbran. The role involves supporting elderly residents in nursing and residential homes, promoting their safety, independence, and well-being. Ideal candidates will have recent care experience in the UK and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and additional benefits such as free training and support from Mental Health First Aiders.

Benefits

Weekly pay and paid PAYE

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Free training and refreshers provided

Access to specialist support

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).
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Willing to undertake personal care.
• Approachable, friendly, and proactive.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency

Locations: Cwmbran

Pay rate: From £12.50+ (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 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)
• Offer shifts 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 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!