Healthcare Assistant

Westgate Healthcare; Hertsmere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare provider in Borehamwood is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to ensure residents receive the highest standard of care. The role involves supporting daily activities, promoting dignity and independence, and requires a caring nature and good communication skills. Flexible hours are available, and the company offers competitive pay rates, training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Wagestream access

Employee discount schemes

Support for additional qualifications

Comprehensive staff induction and training

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Previous experience with the elderly is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities.
• Champion residents' dignity and independence.
• Communicate effectively and keep accurate records.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL

Salary: £12.21 to £12.25 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours: Full time, Part time, and bank opportunities available covering both night and day shifts (must be flexible to work alternate weekends)

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

Be part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will play a crucial role in ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care and support.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!

Why work at Westgate?

• 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 pay day 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

About the role:

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load 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

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• 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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.