Health Care Assistant

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service in Paignton is looking for dedicated Health Care Assistants (Nights) to join their team. The role involves supporting residents with personal care and engaging them in various activities that enhance their well-being. Applicants need to demonstrate values of humility, accountability, and empathy, and the company offers training and progressive career opportunities. This position is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents while enjoying the flexible working patterns and several tangible benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Free face-to-face counselling

Recognition award ceremonies

Monthly employee voucher

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

Wellbeing portal access

Company events and competitions

On-site parking

Flexi-earn programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; valued qualities include humility, accountability, achievement, passion, and integrity.
• Will provide training and support for obtaining a qualification in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Assist residents in participating in various activities that promote health and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Health Care Assistant (Nights) Bank

Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

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Belle Vue Care Home - Belle Vue Road - Paignton -TQ4 6ER

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Paignton 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 collaborative with NHS professionals as part of a partnership working.

Have you ever asked the question – Why get into Care?

• 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.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• 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
• £ 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 % discount across ’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £ annually, can be used at over big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support 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 £ when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Flexi-earn

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 some 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.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with 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 listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophyis actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, -

• 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.

Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.