Healthcare Assistant

Confidential; Birchington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development

Supportive management

Good-rated home

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting on behalf of a well-established residential care home in Birchington. The role is a Healthcare Assistant for night shifts in a 23-bed Victorian property, offering dignity, independence, and person-centred care to residents.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team, provide compassionate care during the night, conduct wellbeing checks, assist with personal care and mobility, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience within a care setting.
• Compassionate, reliable, and caring nature.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding care to older people.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• Committed to providing person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Assisting residents with personal care and night-time routines
• Supporting mobility and responding promptly to residents' needs
• Carrying out regular wellbeing and safety checks
• Building positive relationships with residents and their families
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns
• Promoting dignity, privacy, choice, and independence at all times

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Nights Luxury Retirement Home AV2000

Location: Birchington
Salary: £31,694 per annum
Hours: Full Time Nights

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established residential care home in Birchington.

This welcoming 23-bed residential care home is situated within a beautiful Victorian property and provides high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, friendly, and homely environment. The home offers spacious single bedrooms across two floors, with larger rooms available, ensuring residents enjoy comfort, privacy, and independence.

The service is proud to have achieved a 'Good' rating in all areas from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting its commitment to delivering safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led care.

Features of the Home

• Established 23-bed residential care home
• Attractive Victorian property with spacious accommodation
• Good CQC rating in all inspected areas
• Warm, friendly, and supportive atmosphere
• Person-centred care promoting dignity and independence
• Experienced and dedicated care team
• Comfortable communal living areas
• Opportunities for residents to enjoy meaningful daily activities

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to residents during night shifts, ensuring their comfort, safety, and wellbeing throughout the night. You will work closely with an experienced team to provide personalised support while promoting independence and maintaining residents' dignity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Assisting residents with personal care and night-time routines
• Supporting mobility and responding promptly to residents' needs
• Carrying out regular wellbeing and safety checks
• Building positive relationships with residents and their families
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns
• Promoting dignity, privacy, choice, and independence at all times

About You

• Minimum of 6 months' experience within a care setting
• Compassionate, reliable, and caring nature
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding care to older people
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Committed to providing person-centred care

Benefits & Perks

• Salary of £31,694 per annum
• Full-time permanent night shifts
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive management and friendly team
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded, Good-rated care home
• Excellent long-term career prospects