Healthcare assistant

TN United Kingdom; New Romney; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people.

We'd like you to join us as a Health Care Assistant at our service Bethany House & Lodge in Dymchurch.

We provide our people with the support they need in a purpose-built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, and empowered, enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full-time hours - 42 hours a week.
• £12.83 per hour, £28,098 per annum
• Day and night shifts available
• Experience in care is required

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting our clients with daily activities
• Supporting their care plans to establish routine
• Ensuring the client feels safe and stable within their day-to-day care
• Personal care
• Administering medication (if required)

What you'll have:

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• And, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group