Health Care Assistant (Maternity Cover)

CHD Living Ltd; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to support residents and help them maintain independence. This role includes assisting with daily living activities, engaging in social activities, and working within a supportive team. Candidates should have excellent English skills, a caring attitude, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a fixed-term contract with generous annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meal per shift

Free training

Career development opportunities

NEST pension plan

Free DBS check

Refer a friend scheme

Long service reward scheme

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Eager to help maintain quality of life for residents.
• Ability to support daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks.
• Engage residents in enjoyable activities.
• Work collaboratively with care team.

Skills

Excellent level of written and spoken English

Patient and caring attitude

Experience in a care environment

Education

Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent NVQ/QCF L2

Job description

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT REQUIRED TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE

Fixed Term Contract: 17.08.25 - 02.03.26

Rate of pay: £12.82 - £13 Per hour

Hours available: Full time – Day shifts

Location: West Byfleet

CHD Living is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated care professionals to support our service users at our care home in West Byfleet.

Established in 1984, we are a family-owned group of care services in Surrey and South London.

Are you a dab hand at Scrabble? Do you enjoy flower arranging? How about Bingo?

Not every job lets you do this as part of the day-to-day, but as a Health Care Assistant you get the opportunity to help others participate in the activities they enjoy!

The ideal Health Care Assistant needs to be a people person, who is eager to help people maintain their quality of life and independence.

Patience, kindness and sympathy are three essential qualities of any aspiring Health Care Assistant, as you will supporting them in all sorts of ways – be that from helping them to get in out of bed, to washing, from toilet assistance to dressing and eating (whilst helping them to engage in activities they enjoy alongside).

It is a sociable role in more ways than one, as not only will you be chatting and helping residents, you will be surrounded by a team of likeminded people who are just as dedicated to making a real difference to someone’s quality of life as you are.

What you will need:

Excellent level of written and spoken English
Right to work in the UK
A reliable, patient, happy and caring attitude
Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent NVQ/QCF L2
Experience of working in a care environment/ caring for others
What we are offering:

· 5.6 weeks annual leave

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Free meal per shift

· Free, face-to-face & interactive training

· Career development and opportunities

· NEST pension plan

· Free DBS check*

· Refer a friend scheme*

· Long service reward scheme

*subject to Ts & Cs

CHD Living is committed to the protection and safety of its service users. The advertised position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Covid considerations: Full PPE is provided

Apply now! Send us your CV and tell us about yourself!