Health Care Assistants

LV Care Group; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Online training

Pension

Mental Health & Wellbeing Package

Staff Discounts

Career Progression opportunities

Job summary

LV Care Group is seeking Health Care Assistants for Cheval Roc, Jersey to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality care in Residential/Nursing settings. You will support Service Users with personal care, mobility, and daily needs, while upholding dignity and safety in line with Care Plans.

The role requires strong communication, literacy and numeracy, and a collaborative approach. Training is provided, with opportunities for progression and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable: RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• If without Level 2, the Care Certificate must be completed.
• Level 3 RQF Medication Unit is required for medication administration tasks.
• Good literacy and numeracy is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a care team to provide high-quality care.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of Service Users.
• Assist with personal care per Care Plans and promote independence.
• Review progress and report any deterioration in health.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies.
• Liaise with other agencies as required.
• Respect the rights and choices of Service Users.
• Attend supervision and appraisal meetings.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Organisational skills

Observational skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Initiative

Medication administration (training)

Education

RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Care Certificate (if Level 2 not held)

Level 3 RQF Medication Unit (required for med tasks)

Job description

Health Care Assistants

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Residential/Nursing Homes

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey - Cheval Roc

Reporting To: Registered Manager

Description

Cheval Roc are looking for Health Care Assistants to join the team and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users, in-line with the highest regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities;

• To work as part of a care team, providing high-quality care to Service Users.
• Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of Service Users.
• To support the Service Users and to ensure personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with the Care Plan(s).
• Reviewing progress of care with the Service User and reporting any signs of deterioration in physical and mental health appropriately.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Measuring effectiveness of Service User's Care Plan(s) with interdisciplinary team; providing care improvement recommendations when required.
• To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy of Service Users.
• To liaise with other agencies involved with Service Users when required.
• To respect the rights and choices of Service Users.
• Participate in audits, as requested and required.
• Act in accordance with all legal requirements; fostering treatment practices and standards of care that comply to the values of the Home, whilst observing governing regulations.
• To encourage positive social interaction with Service Users.
• Attend and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings where required.
• Comply with all respective company policies and procedures.

Personal Care Responsibilities;

• Assisting Service Users to mobilise in accordance with best Moving and Handling practices and Care Plan(s).
• Assisting Service Users to maintain a good dietary intake of food and drinks, in accordance with training and Care Plan(s).
• Undertake roles in relation to medication administration (this is role specific and must be carried out at the discretion of management and in-line with training, local standards and company policy).
• Encourage Service Users to be as independent as possible with their personal care requirements.

Domestic Responsibilities;

• To undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role, at the discretion of management and in-line with documented Care Plans.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications;

• No formal qualification required, but RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable, or a willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest possible convenience. For Health Care Assistants without RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), the Care Certificate will need to be completed.
• Level 3 RQF Medication Unit is required for Health Care Assistants looking to undertake tasks involving medication administration.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organisational skills.
• Observational skills.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work in a team, but also use own initiative.

Personal Characteristics;

• Caring and friendly.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Well organised and motivated.
• Kindness and integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Online training
• Pension
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Package
• Staff Discounts
• Career Progression opportunities