Healthcare Assistant

Westgate Healthcare Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in London is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support elderly residents at Chestnut Manor Care Home. You'll help with daily activities, develop care plans, and communicate effectively within a team. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development. Engage with our residents and make a positive impact in their lives while enjoying benefits like employee discounts and financial wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Employee discount schemes

Financial wellness support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience with the elderly is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and care plans.
• Communicate effectively and keep accurate records.
• Help with serving food and supporting meal times.
• Build strong relationships with residents and team members.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Redbridge, London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR

Salary: £12.21 to £12.25 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours: Full time, Part time and Bank opportunities available

Shifts: Day and night shifts available across Monday to Sunday

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistants to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role:

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
• Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.

Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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