Healthcare Assistant

Byron; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in the UK is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents in daily activities and promote their dignity and independence. The role involves communication, teamwork, and maintaining records. Previous experience is desirable but full training is provided. Offering 39 hours per week with shift flexibility, this permanent role includes competitive pay rates and numerous employee benefits such as financial wellness schemes and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to employee discount schemes

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with the elderly is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities.
• Champion dignity and independence for residents.
• Communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Assist residents with food and drink.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Westgate Healthcare – Byron House Care Home is looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Support our residents with their daily activities, including assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan and helping them choose and eat their favourite meal.
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence.
• Support residents to live happy and healthy lives.
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your workload and keep accurate records.
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink.
• Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members.

Qualifications

• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.

Hours, Salary & Shift Pattern

39 hours per week. Shift pattern: 8am – 8pm / 8pm – 8am. Flexibility required to work both night and day shifts. Shifts available across Monday to Sunday. Job type: Permanent.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+.
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream – access your wages before payday and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK's favourite shops.
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme).
• Access to other discount schemes – Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events.
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications.
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development.