Health Care Support Worker with Mental care experience

SkyCare Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SkyCare Ltd in Bradford/Leeds is seeking dedicated care assistants to support residents with personal care, mobility, eating and social activities in a nursing home.

You will complete documentation, follow care plans, work in a multidisciplinary team, attend training, and contribute to a caring, supportive environment. 33-44 hours weekly, £12.81 hourly, permanent full-time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes or home care.
• Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer's and memory care is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, mobility, eating and social activities.
• Complete documentation as required by nurse or manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow policies and guidelines.
• Mentor new care assistants and participate in training sessions.

Skills

Assisted living experience

Dementia care

Communication

Teamwork

UK work rights

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Ø Assist residents with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing and dressing Ø Assist residents with mobility - including moving and handling equipment Ø Assist residents with eating and drinking, communication and joining in social activities Ø Complete all documentation as requested by the manager/nurse Ø Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home Ø Ensure all policies and guidelines are followed by all staff members Ø Act as a mentor to all new care assistants and ensure they are working to their role Ø Attend all in house and external training as required Ø Report any issues or changes in a residents condition to the nurse in charge Please NOTE we are not able to support applications that require sponsorship. We will require a DBS check which we can assist with ,free of charge and 2 satisfactory references At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

• Proven experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home & community care environments with a focus on mental health or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's care,Schizophrenia care, memory care, and hospice support is highly desirable
• Familiarity with patient observation techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and operate assistive devices like Hoyer lifts or resident lifts
• Experience working with individuals with autism or other behavioral health conditions is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a similar role in the UK for at least 1 year in a Nursing Home
• Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12-month without need of sponsorship
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable
• Ability to follow care plans effectively,
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Relevant certifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care are desired We accept applicants who have resided in the UK for 1 years minimum and does not need sponsorship in the next 12-months

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Shifts are 33-44 hours per week Hourly rate of £12.81 Location: Bradford &Leeds ( Nursing Home)

More benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking, Free parking
• Referral programme
• Free uniforms
• Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
• Employee discount
• Refer a carer programme
• Store discount
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling