Health Care Assistant

Brook Street Social Care; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support elderly residents in Pontypool nursing homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, promoting independence, and working as part of a team. Ideal candidates should have 6 months of care experience, great communication skills, and be approachable. Benefits include weekly pay, 24/7 support, free training, and separate holiday pay, while flexible shift hours are offered based on availability.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Separate holiday pay

Access to specialist support

Free training and refreshers provided

Qualifications

• 6 months of 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).
• Willingness to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Approachable, friendly, proactive, and able to engage with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within nursing homes.
• Assist with personal care needs including bathing and dressing.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the highest quality of care.

Skills

Great communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc

Location: Pontypool

Pay rate: From £12.64+ (PAYE - not via umbrella). Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay (i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay).

Responsibilities

• Your role is to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days, night (wakes) shifts and split shifts (AM/PM).
• Your role is 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.
• Work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care to residents with the Care Home, treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences.
• Assist residents with personal care needs which may include bathing/showering, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Communicate effectively with residents, including those who may use non-verbal communication.
• Aid to promote independence, develop life skills and encourage involvement in a range of activities.
• On agency, opportunities to work 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.

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
• Approachable, friendly, proactive and able to engage with service users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies – meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Shifts offered via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it) and double pay on bank holidays
• Access to specialist support through Mental Health First Aiders
• Online timesheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided – no fee for certificates

Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions