Health Care Assistant - Maternity Cover

Gold Care Homes; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Ruislip is seeking a compassionate individual for maternity cover, focusing on providing personal care, supporting meal times, and assisting mobility for residents. This role values warmth and a person-centered approach to care. No previous experience is necessary; a commitment to the team's values is essential. Competitive pay at £12.82 per hour and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Salary advance through ESAS

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, but understanding of values is required.
• Ability to maintain a caring, friendly environment for residents and staff.
• Commitment to continuous training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks like washing and dressing.
• Support residents during meals and hydration.
• Complete daily care plans to track resident needs.
• Assist residents with mobility.

Skills

Responsive and compassionate care

Ability to assist with daily living activities

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

About Our Home: Tucked away in South Ruislip, Brackenbridge House is a haven where nature’s beauty meets the warmth of home. Spread across one and a half acres of enchanting gardens, this residence offers both the buzz of London’s attractions and the tranquility of the Berkshire countryside. With room for 36 residents, Brackenbridge isn’t just about care—it’s about wine evenings under the stars, dance sessions that spark joy, and the simple pleasure of a stroll through blossoming pathways. Here, every corner tells a story, and every day is an invitation to make memories. Welcome to our close-knit community.

This post is for Maternity Cover (33hours).

You do not need experience but just to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work.
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

Responsibilities

• Personal care – assisting with washing and dressing
• Assisting with meals by supporting with eating and drinking
• Completing daily care plans
• Assisting with mobility

Qualifications

You do not need prior experience; however, you should share our values and strive to deliver our aims by:

• Being responsive and compassionate to resident needs
• Maintaining a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment for residents and staff
• Adopting a person-centred approach to care
• Supporting training and self-development within the team

What we can offer you

• £12.82 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend