Health Care Assistant

The EH Group; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Career progression opportunities

Full induction with buddy system

Paid induction

Job summary

Ashdale Care Home in Pembrokeshire is seeking a dedicated care assistant for a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week, typically over 4 days). No prior experience required as full training will be provided, and enhanced DBS is part of the onboarding process.

You will help residents with personal care, support their emotional needs and social engagement, assist with meals, and interact warmly with people.

Qualifications

• No experience required as full training will be provided.
• Desirable: 6 months experience in Health and Social Care setting

Responsibilities

• Helping our residents with personal support and care
• Aiding residents' emotional well-being and social needs
• Serving meals/drinks and assisted feeding
• Interacting with our residents on a personal level

Job description

Contract: Full time permanent position 40 hours per week (typically over 4 days).

Employment is subject to at least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.

Applicants should be 18 years or over.

We are unable to offer certificate of Sponsorship at this time.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive rates of pay – Days £13.45 – Nights £14.35
• Paid DBS and paid subscription to the DBS Update Service
• Eligibility for Blue Light discount card and Social Care Worker card
• In depth training package and induction programme
• Career progression – fully funded QCF Level 2/3/4/5 opportunities
• Flexible approach to working rota
• Friendly and supportive team
• Paid induction with a 'buddy scheme'
• Free uniform
• Full support provided to apply and maintain the Social Care Wales registration

About the role…

Your responsibilities will include:

• Helping our residents with personal support and care
• Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needs
• Serving meals/drinks and assisted feeding
• Interacting with our residents on a personal level

It is desirable to have had 6 months experience in a Health and Social Care setting

About us

For over 30 years, Ashdale Care Home (Ashdale Care Ltd) has been providing support to local residents of Pembrokeshire.

Ashdale Care Home constantly strives to provide the highest excellence in care and comfort for adults and older people and consider ourselves to be a diverse and dynamic provider.

We provide support mainly to those seeking a residential or nursing placement but can also provide care and support to people with complex needs arising from a range of disabilities and health conditions, including mental health issues, learning disabilities, and those that may have dual diagnosis.

It’s no surprise that people who join us often stay for many years. There are excellent opportunities for career progression and jobs which give real satisfaction, not to mention working with inspirational older people.

From our receptionists, chefs and maintenance staff to our nurses and managers, everyone is deeply committed to our residents’ care, working to ensure they enjoy happiness, comfort, and dignity.

Would you like to make a difference to people’s lives?

There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.

Why wait, join a great team now and make a difference to the residents at Ashdale Care Home!

Required experience

No experience required as full training will be provided.

Such a rewarding career, I have built great working relationships with the clients who really make the job the best out there!