Healthcare Assistant

Avon Search; Dorking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hours: Full-time

Days/nights

Not-for-profit

Training & development

Compassionate environment

Job summary

Avon Search is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a not-for-profit retirement home in Dorking, Surrey. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care and support residents to maintain dignity and independence, across day or night shifts.

This full-time role offers a warm, homely environment for up to 44 residents, with ongoing training and a strong team ethos. Pay is £14.20–£14.30 per hour, days or nights available.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• A reliable and responsible approach to work.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care and support to residents
• Assisting with personal care and daily living needs
• Supporting residents with mobility and wellbeing
• Promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Supporting residents with hydration, nutrition and comfort
• Building positive and trusting relationships with residents
• Responding appropriately to residents' individual needs
• Supporting residents to participate in activities and social opportunities
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care
• Reporting any concerns regarding residents' health or wellbeing
• Creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Days or Nights – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2064A

Location: Dorking, Surrey
Pay: £14.20- £14.30 per hour
Hours: Full Time - Days or Nights

About the Home

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established residential care home in Dorking, Surrey, providing 24-hour care and support for up to 44 residents.

The home offers a warm and homely environment where residents can enjoy a vibrant and active community. Alongside high-quality care, residents are encouraged to maintain an enjoyable and fulfilling lifestyle, with regular activities, trips and a variety of social events taking place throughout the year.

As part of a not-for-profit charitable organisation, the home places people before profits. With no shareholders demanding returns, the focus remains firmly on enhancing the wellbeing, dignity and quality of life of residents.

The care team takes a deeply personal approach, taking the time to understand each resident's individual needs, preferences and personality. This enables staff to provide genuinely person-centred care and create an environment where residents feel valued, respected and supported.

The Home Offers:

• Care and support for up to 44 residents
• Warm, comfortable and homely surroundings
• Regular activities, trips and social events
• Person-centred approach to care
• Not-for-profit charitable organisation
• Focus on residents' wellbeing and quality of life
• Supportive and dedicated care team
• Individualised care based around residents' needs and preferences

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in providing compassionate, person-centred care and support to residents, helping them maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life.

Working as part of a dedicated care team, you will support residents with their daily needs while building positive and meaningful relationships with those you care for.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing compassionate care and support to residents
• Assisting with personal care and daily living needs
• Supporting residents with mobility and wellbeing
• Promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Supporting residents with hydration, nutrition and comfort
• Building positive and trusting relationships with residents
• Responding appropriately to residents' individual needs
• Supporting residents to participate in activities and social opportunities
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care
• Reporting any concerns regarding residents' health or wellbeing
• Creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment

About You

We are looking for a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about providing high-quality care and making a positive difference to residents' lives.

You will ideally have:

• A caring, compassionate and patient approach
• Genuine passion for supporting older people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide person-centred care with dignity and respect
• A reliable and responsible approach to work
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits & Perks

• £14.20- £14.30 per hour
• Full-time hours
• Days or nights available
• Supportive and dedicated care team
• Ongoing training and development
• Person-centred approach to care
• Work for a not-for-profit charitable organisation
• Vibrant and welcoming community environment
• Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
• Opportunities for professional development