Healthcare Assistant

Rutherford Care; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Rutherford Care in Bristol is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

You will work as part of a team, support with personal care, meals, mobility, and medication where trained; training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and also use initiative.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards of care.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents as part of a dedicated care team.
• Assist residents with personal care tasks while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans and support residents according to their specific needs.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report changes in health to senior staff.
• Support residents with mobility using safe moving and handling practices.
• Encourage residents to remain as independent as possible with daily activities.
• Assist residents with meals and ensure appropriate nutrition and hydration.
• Support medication administration where trained and authorised.
• Carry out light domestic duties relevant to the role.
• Take part in audits and quality improvement activities when required.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Ensure a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents and colleagues.
• Work in line with all policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider care team.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions and training when required.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursing and residential care home in Bristol. We are looking for compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join the team and help deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care to residents.

This role is ideal for individuals who are caring, attentive and committed to supporting residents with dignity, respect and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Care and Support
  • Provide high‑quality care and support to residents as part of a dedicated care team.
  • Assist residents with personal care tasks while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
  • Follow individual care plans and support residents according to their specific needs.
  • Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report any changes in physical or mental health to senior staff.
  • Support residents with mobility using safe moving and handling practices.
  • Encourage residents to remain as independent as possible with daily activities.
• Health and Safety
  • Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
  • Ensure a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents and colleagues.
  • Work in line with all policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Teamwork and Communication
  • Work closely with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.
  • Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider care team.
  • Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions and training when required.
• Additional Duties
  • Assist residents with meals and ensure appropriate nutrition and hydration.
  • Support medication administration where trained and authorised.
  • Carry out light domestic duties relevant to the role.
  • Take part in audits and quality improvement activities when required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career progression within the care sector

Requirements

• A caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and also use initiative.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards of care.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, though a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Candidates without this qualification may be required to complete the Care Certificate.
• Training opportunities are available for career development, including medication training where applicable.