Healthcare Assistant

Rentavilla4u; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Sevenoaks is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents. The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility support, monitoring health, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have relevant healthcare experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive training

Pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health-care role within a home setting.
• Completion of the Care Certificate desirable.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor and record vital signs and report concerns to senior staff.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high‑quality care services, based in Kent. This temporary role is for a Healthcare Assistant in a Sevenoaks home, working long days and overnight shifts with a pay rate of £13.68‑£18 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support residents with mobility and transfer, using appropriate equipment when required.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to all residents.
• Listen to patients’ concerns and provide empathy and support.
• Encourage social interaction and engagement in activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Monitor and record fluid and food intake.
• Administer or assist with medication as per training and care plans.
• Monitor and record vital signs and report any concerns to senior staff members.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Clean and sterilise equipment used for patient care.
• Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
• Always promote independence and dignity.
• Always ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Treat patients with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
• Respect patients’ cultural and personal preferences.
• Follow and update care plans.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and family members.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health‑care role within a home setting or domiciliary care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care desirable.
• Completion of the Care Certificate desirable.
• A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
• Ability and flexibility to work in a fast‑changing environment.
• Being dependable and committed to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
• Enhanced Adults and Children DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• A full UK Driver’s Licence desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays.
• Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance.
• Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months.
• Uniform provided.
• Additional training such as medication training, CPI, Children’s Residential Training.
• Supportive and friendly staff.
• Range of settings to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
• Pension and employee benefits, including a Blue Light Card.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Sevenoaks area and would like to learn more about the Healthcare Assistant role, please contact SaferHandCare or submit your application for consideration. SaferHandCare is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client; by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file.