Health Care Assistant

Blue Octopus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charity for elderly care in England is seeking a passionate Health Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities. Comprehensive training is offered to ensure success. The position includes numerous benefits such as paid breaks, development opportunities, and a group pension plan. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of older people.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Paid breaks

Monthly prize draws

Retail discounts

Group pension plan with 6% employer contribution

Free parking

Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends

Uniforms provided

Free DBS checks

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for care.
• No prior experience necessary as training is provided.
• Ability to contribute positively to the lives of older individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care.
• Offer companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Help with mobility.
• Maintain care records.

Skills

Empathy

Respect

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Team-oriented

Job description

Full Time – 36 hours per week including every other weekend – Day shifts

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity offers care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for those in financial difficulty.

Redcot, specializing in residential care, is located in the charming town of Haslemere, Surrey. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot offers a tranquil setting.

As a Health Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care
• Offering companionship
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with mobility
• Keeping care records up to date

We seek individuals who have a genuine passion for care, are empathetic, respectful, self-motivated, flexible, and team-oriented. No prior experience is necessary, as we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed. This role is about making a positive difference in the lives of older people every day.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for learning, development, and progression
• Paid breaks
• Monthly prize draws
• Wellbeing support through initiatives like employee assistance programs and Unmind
• Retail discounts
• Access to affordable loans, salary advances, and savings schemes
• Health cash plans for employees and their families
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Referral bonuses
• Group pension plan with a 6% employer contribution
• Free parking
• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, including overtime premiums
• Uniforms provided
• Free DBS checks

Safeguarding is a core value. All staff must follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and report any suspected abuse immediately.

As this role involves regulated activities, successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check, including barred list checks. Having a criminal record does not necessarily disqualify you; it depends on the circumstances.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and feel valued. We welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK, but we do not currently offer sponsorship.

Apply promptly, as we may close the vacancy early if we fill the position. We conduct interviews as applications are received. Please refer to the job description when submitting your application.