Health Care Assistant (Days)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Chard; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Chard is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide personalized care and support for residents. The role involves daily interaction with healthcare professionals and engaging residents in various activities that promote their health and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and a willingness to learn, along with opportunities for career growth and training.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

FREE counselling services

Employee recognition awards

Cashback card offering savings

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Ability to support personal care needs of residents.
• Experience working with individuals to engage in activities.
• Empathy and compassion for residents' personal needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Help residents participate in activities that promote health and wellbeing.

Skills

Support with personal care needs

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Engagement in activities promoting health and wellbeing

Education

Qualification in health and social care

Job description

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy? We are on the hunt in Chard for our next amazing Care Assistants! Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care. You will be working directly with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Enablement workers daily to achieve resident outcomes and work collaboratively with NHS professionals as part of a partnership.

Tangible benefits for working for Harbour

• Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
• We can offer Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and Development opportunities are tailored to you.
• Great company benefits.
• Real Job satisfaction
• You are providing peace of mind for family members.
• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health supprt programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Flex Earn - Earned wage access.

Responsibilities

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

About the Company

We are a Family run business with 42 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year. Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listens and engages with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace. Having family traditions at heart, our philosophy is actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

Our Values

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.