Health Care Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM, PMH)

Mobile booking app

Golden Ticket draw £500

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

No payroll charges

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our specialist dementia and elderly care teams in Pontypool, Wales. You will provide compassionate personal care to residents and support care plans across day, night, and weekend shifts.

Experience in healthcare is preferred, with training provided for manual handling and safety procedures. We offer competitive hourly rates (£14.24–£24.48), weekly pay, flexible hours, a dedicated consultant, online training, a booking app, and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months healthcare or social care experience.
• Experience with manual handling equipment in live settings (training provided).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to residents with dementia and other health conditions
• Assisting with daily activities and implementing care plans
• Using manual handling equipment safely and effectively
• Offering companionship and emotional support to residents
• Supporting the delivery of therapeutic and holistic care

Skills

Compassionate care

Healthcare experience

Job description

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant – Dementia & Elderly Care

Location

pontypool, Wales, UK

Salary

£14.24- £24.48 per hour (DOE)

Job Description

Are you a compassionate Healthcare Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly residents with dementia and other health conditions? We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join a leading specialist provider in Pontypool. This role offers flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, in various nursing and residential care settings committed to delivering the highest standards of care. If you have a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and want to work in a rewarding environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to residents with dementia and other health conditions
• Assisting with daily activities and implementing care plans
• Using manual handling equipment safely and effectively
• Offering companionship and emotional support to residents
• Supporting the delivery of therapeutic and holistic care

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months experience in healthcare or social care
• Experience with manual handling equipment in a live environment (training provided)
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for elderly residents
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and nights

Join us as a Healthcare Assistant in Neath and enjoy:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
• Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM, PMH)
• Access to our mobile booking app for shift management
• Entry into our quarterly Golden Ticket draw to win £500
• Holiday pay, pension contributions, and no payroll charges

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.