Health Care Assistant (Nights), Longfield, Kent

TN United Kingdom; New Forest; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Kent is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves providing outstanding physical, emotional, and social assistance to residents, with flexible hours and competitive pay. Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression, including apprenticeships, are available. Join a family-run organization dedicated to high-quality, person-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid training hours

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Flexible work schedule

Referral bonuses up to £1000

Longevity payment scheme

Paid DBS after six months

Funding for qualifications via apprenticeships

5.6 weeks annual leave

Supportive team environment

Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individual.
• Enjoys making people happy and supporting their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Focusing care on residents' wishes and preferences.
• Following care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintaining residents' independence, privacy, and dignity.

Skills

Compassion

Respect for personal choice

Ability to promote welfare

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21.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job Vacancy: Healthcare Assistant

Location: The Old Downs Residential Care Home in Dartford, Kent

Contracted hours: 22 hours (including every other weekend off, as applicable)

Work flexibility: in accordance with your availability and service requirements

Hourly rate of pay: £12.50

As Healthcare Assistant at Nellsar Care Homes, you will be part of a supportive team, providing outstanding physical, emotional, and social assistance to residents at The Old Downs Residential Care Home.

Ideal candidate: A caring, compassionate individual who respects personal choice, dignity, and privacy, and enjoys making people happy and supporting their wellbeing.

Nellsar offers ongoing training, development, and opportunities for progression, including apprenticeships.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Focusing care on residents' wishes and preferences
• Following care plans, assessments, and risk assessments
• Promoting and safeguarding residents' welfare
• Maintaining residents' independence, privacy, and dignity
• Accurate record-keeping using software and handheld devices
• Adhering to infection control procedures

For more details, visit: https://recruitment.nellsar.co...

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and paid training hours
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Referral bonuses up to £1000
• Longevity payment scheme
• Paid DBS after six months
• Funding for qualifications via apprenticeships
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Supportive team environment
• Uniforms provided

Contact The Old Downs Residential Care Home at: 01474 702 146 for more information.

Why choose us?

Nellsar, family-run since 1988, operates 13 care homes across Kent, Surrey, and Essex, focusing on high-quality, person-centered care. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where residents and staff thrive.

Our mission is to help people live life to the full, bringing joy and laughter to residents, visitors, and staff alike. More about The Old Downs is available at https://the-old-downs.nellsar....

Join us and be a valued member of The Old Downs family, supported in achieving your goals and enriching others' lives.

Nellsar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to welcoming you!