Health Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Stone; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid breaks

Free DBS check

Free starter uniform

Full training and development

NVQ/Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Health & wellbeing programme

Résumé du poste

Nurse Seekers is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join a welcoming nursing home in Stone, Staffordshire. The role offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts, and a pay rate of £13.10 per hour. Benefits include paid breaks, a free DBS check, free uniform and ongoing training.

Join a supportive care team and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care while developing your skills and career within health and social care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a caring and patient approach to residents
• Reliable and professional with good teamwork
• Excellent communication with residents, families and staff

Responsabilités

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care
• Help with meals, drinks and nutritional needs
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain dignity, privacy and independence for residents
• Observe health changes and report to nurses
• Follow care plans and keep accurate care records
• Support residents with appointments, outings and activities
• Participate in safeguarding and ensure a safe environment

Connaissances

Caring

Reliable

Team player

Good communicator

Formation

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Care Certificate (advantageous)

Description du poste

Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Home

Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shifts: 7am–7pm
Benefits: Paid breaks, free DBS, free uniform and training provided

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a naturally caring, compassionate person who wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives?

Nurse Seekers are looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join a welcoming nursing home in Stone, Staffordshire.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in helping others, values building meaningful relationships and wants to be part of a supportive care team.

Working within a nursing home providing care to residents with a range of needs, you'll play an important role in making sure every individual feels safe, comfortable, respected and valued.

Whether you're already experienced in care or looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to develop your skills while doing work that truly matters.

What’s on Offer?

• £13.10 per hour
• 36 hours per week with consistent 12-hour shifts
• Paid breaks
• Early Pay App, giving you access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday
• Free DBS check
• Free starter uniform
• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to achieve your Care Certificate and NVQ qualifications
• £100 Refer a Friend bonus, subject to terms and conditions
• Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts across shops, restaurants and services
• Health and wellbeing programme, including GP and discount benefits after 12 months of employment
• Workplace pension
• Free parking
• Opportunities for career progression within health and social care

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll help residents enjoy the best possible quality of life by providing compassionate, person-centred care tailored to their individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with daily routines, personal care, washing, dressing and toileting
• Assisting with meals, drinks and nutritional needs where required
• Providing companionship, reassurance and emotional support
• Promoting residents' dignity, privacy, independence and personal choices
• Building positive relationships with residents and getting to know their individual preferences
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' health or wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate care records and following individual care plans
• Working closely with nurses and other care team members to deliver high-quality care
• Supporting residents with appointments, outings and activities where required
• Following safeguarding procedures and helping maintain a safe, comfortable environment
• Taking part in training and team meetings to continue developing your skills

Every day will bring opportunities to make a difference, whether through practical support, a friendly conversation or simply helping someone feel at home.

What Are We Looking For?

Above all, we're looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine passion for caring for others.

You'll ideally be:

• Kind, compassionate and patient
• Respectful of others and committed to maintaining dignity
• Reliable, professional and responsible
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Observant and attentive to residents' individual needs
• Willing to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities

Previous experience in a care home, nursing home or healthcare setting would be beneficial.An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, an equivalent qualification or a Care Certificate would also be advantageous.

Don't have all the qualifications yet?

Full training is provided, and applicants with the right values and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Take the Next Step in Your Care Career

If you're looking for a rewarding position where your compassion, commitment and hard work are valued, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Join a dedicated care team, develop your skills and help residents live with dignity, comfort and independence.