Health & Care Assistant

Enfield Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate individual to assist with personal care and support for elderly residents. The role requires a patient person with good communication skills and a commitment to high standards of care. Responsibilities include administering medication, escorting residents, and maintaining documentation. The position offers ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate should uphold dignity and respect while delivering person-centred care.

Benefits

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave

Interest free season ticket loan

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care, dementia, or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Commitment to upholding CQC standards and organisational policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, toileting, eating, and hydration.
• Administer medication.
• Escort residents to appointments.
• Support residents with activities and social engagement.
• Maintain accurate care documentation.
• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centred care.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

About Us

Bridgewood House is a vibrant and diverse residential and nursing home in Enfield. We are proud to support inspiring individuals and are committed to delivering the highest quality of person-centred care. Join our passionate team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

The Role

• Assisting with personal care, toileting, eating, and hydration
• Administering medication
• Escorting residents to appointments
• Supporting residents with activities and social engagement
• Maintaining accurate care documentation
• Promoting dignity, respect, and person-centred care

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, caring, and patient individual with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Experience in elderly care, dementia, or challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Commitment to upholding CQC standards and organisational policies

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive team environment

Contact Details

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Bibi Codabaccus at [e-mail] for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Maria Evangelou at [e-mail].

“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

Why it\'s great to work for Enfield Council

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.