Healthcare Assistant - Part Time

Cygnet Health Care; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a passionate Day Healthcare Assistant for Tabley House Nursing Home in Knutsford. This role involves providing care to residents, working 33 hours a week with shifts from 7:45am to 7:45pm, including alternate weekends. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a desire to empower service users. Competitive pay of £12.60/hour increasing to £12.85 after probation. Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing lives every day.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Enhanced maternity leave

Discount gym membership

Free parking while on shift

NHS and Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Able to work 11-hour shifts, including alternate weekends.
• Experience in healthcare or support roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents in Tabley House.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs of individuals.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathetic and intuitive

Resilient

Passionate about empowering others

Job description

We are looking for a confident Day Healthcare Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 33 hours a week (days/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Tabley House Nursing Home.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Unleash your passion: Day Healthcare Assistant wanted at Tabley House Nursing Home!

Nestled in Cheshire's picturesque countryside, Tabley House Nursing Home welcomes you to a place where warmth and compassion define every moment. Our care home is set within a magnificent 18th-century country house, surrounded by acres of parklands, creating a truly unique and enchanting atmosphere.

Tabley House Nursing Home has been ranked in the top 20 care homes across the UK for 2024!

A Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 based on reviews in the last 2 years. 23 reviews with an average 'Overall Experience' of 5.0 out of 5. (carehome.co.uk)

"I wish to express our extreme gratitude to all members of Tabley staff for their love and devotion in giving the very best level of care to Mum throughout her last 4-plus years at Tabley."

"Mums practical and physical needs were looked after magnificently. We expected no less from you, but what was impressive and inspiring was the care you all provided for her social and intellectual needs."

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire and a resilience to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
• 33 hours per week (11 hour shifts) working days 7.45am to 7.45pm, must be able to work alternate weekends
• Offer innovative model of care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Learn about behaviour management
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Safeguarding
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Free meals freshly prepared by our chef and kitchen team
• Expert supervision & support
• Enhanced maternity
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Free parking whilst on shift
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card

Discover Unparalleled Care:

At Tabley House, it's not just care; it's a heartfelt commitment to enriching lives. Every corner resonates with genuine kindness, from the friendly welcome that greets you, to our dedicated nursing and care staff attending to your every need. Our residents Experience the epitome of comfort in our individual, elegant, and uniquely designed bedrooms.

Join Our Family:

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant seeking more than just a job? Become part of our family, where compassion knows no bounds. Apply now and join a team that cherishes every individual, respects personal choices, and enriches lives daily.

We cherish our residents and their families, making every day a celebration of life. Come, be a part of something truly special at Tabley House Nursing Home!

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.60 an hour Increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation