Healthcare Assistant

Social Care and Education; Kirby Muxloe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Kirby Muxloe is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their team. You will deliver person-centred care, support daily living activities, and provide emotional support to service users. The ideal candidate has at least 3 months of experience in a similar role and is passionate about improving lives. This position offers flexibility with shifts and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Full flexibility with shifts

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing support from experienced consultants

Training opportunities

‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months’ experience in a similar care role.
• Experience with hoisting and manual handling.
• Reliability, honesty, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support to service users.
• Assist with general hygiene and maintaining privacy.
• Support service users to engage in hobbies and activities.

Skills

Experience in care roles

Communication skills

Reliability

Empathy

Tools

PCS recording system

Job description

Overview

Social Care & Education are looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team in the Barwell area.

About the role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver person-centred care and support to help service users maintain independence and quality of life. Your duties will include:

• Personal care – supporting with general hygiene and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
• Mealtimes - assisting with food and drink preparation and supporting residents with feeding where necessary.
• Supporting with mobility – including the use of hoists, stand aids, and other mobility equipment.
• Engaging in activities – encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and social interactions to promote wellbeing and reduce isolation.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of care, supporting with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist service users with limited mobility, using hoists and other aids safely and effectively.
• Accurately record and update care notes using the PCS recording system.
• Support and encourage service users to engage in hobbies, interests and social activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring continuity and consistency of care.

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a similar care role.
• Experience with hoisting and manual handling.
• Experience using the PCS recording system.
• Reliability, honesty, and strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of others.
• Punctuality and a strong work ethic.

What we can offer you

• Full flexibility with shifts to fit around your lifestyle (long days, nights, half days).
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing support from our experienced consultants.
• Quick and easy registration process.
• 24/7 phoneline for advice and support.
• Training opportunities to enhance your skills.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.

If you have experience supporting elderly residents, including those living with dementia, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join our dedicated team in Barwell!