Healthcare Assistant - Halfway (S20)

Be Caring; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated care team as Healthcare Assistants. This role is perfect for those who have cared for friends or family and wish to extend their support to others in the community. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will receive comprehensive training, enabling you to provide personalized care that respects dignity and promotes independence. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible shift patterns, including early starts and late evenings, while making a real difference in people's lives. Join this rewarding journey today and help enhance the quality of care in your local area!

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development funded

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Union membership (optional)

Qualifications

• Experience as a Carer for family or friends is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and empathy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to meet their personal outcomes and promote independence.
• Provide personal care while respecting dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Empathy

Independence Promotion

Education

No formal qualification required

Job description

Requirements

• Female applicants only
• Drivers only

Are you a Carer for a friend or family member?
Why not use your knowledge, skills, and experience to become a Healthcare Assistant for others in your local community?

Join Be Caring Today!
Applicants must be based in Sheffield, UK.

You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in:

• Halfway (S20)

For This Role We Are Recruiting

• 2 x Drivers

Shift pay rather than pay per call, which means you are paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift.

Pay

Mileage:
Full-time hours available

Bonus schemes*: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.

As a Healthcare Assistant for Be Caring, Your Working Hours Will Be Aligned To Our Shift Patterns, Which Includes Early Starts, Late Evenings And Weekend Working:

• Early shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Late shift: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

As a Healthcare Assistant for Be Caring we will agree your working pattern, setting 2-week rota which includes:

• Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday
• Evenings as agreed within your working hours

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Description

If you have previous experience as a Carer for family or friends, you'll make an excellent Healthcare Assistant in Halfway. As a Healthcare Assistant for Be Caring, you will:

• Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.
• Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.
• Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.

Induction Training

We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. You may have no direct experience, or you may have been a Carer for a friend or family member. Regardless, we will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Healthcare Assistant.

As a Healthcare Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
• Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!