Health Care Assistant

Brook Street UK; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Pontypool is seeking a Health Care Assistant to offer support and care to elderly residents in nursing and residential homes. The role involves assisting with daily needs, promoting independence, and engaging with clients with various support needs. Ideal candidates should have recent UK care experience and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay

24/7 contact with support

Free training and refreshers

Qualifications

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years.
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes.
• Support individuals in maintaining their safety and independence.
• Promote independence and develop life skills through various activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency

Location: Pontypool

Pay rate: From £12.50+ (PAYE - not via umbrella)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay

What you'll be doing:

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days or night (wakes) shifts.

Your role would be 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.

We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities. On agency, you also have the opportunity to get involved 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.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions

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
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!