Health Care Assistant

6 days ago

Tonbridge, United Kingdom Nellsar Ltd Full time

**Job Vacancy**:Health Care Assistant (Days)
**Location**:Abbotsleigh Care Centre, George Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0RB
**Contracted hours**: Days - 44 hours per week. Possibility of Part-Time work available - please contact direct on 01580 891314
**Hourly rate of pay**: £10.14 per hour

We are currently on the lookout for a positive and motivated individual to join our growing team as a Health Care Assistant. This important job role requires someone who is deeply passionate about caring for the elderly. Being a valued member of our team, you will need to have a genuine drive to assist those using our services, including our residents, their families and visitors. If this sounds like you, then please read on

**What does the role involve?**
Your role will be key to promoting the physical and emotional well-being of our residents in all aspects of their lives. You will be involved in:

- Providing physical and mental stimulation for our residents by taking part in social and recreational activities, on a one-to-one and group basis.
- Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing.
- Assisting with meal times.
- Ensuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person-centred care.
- Helping to maintain accurate records.
- Undertaking regular ongoing training.

**What skills do I need?**
- Caring, warm-hearted and compassionate nature
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Adaptability
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Diploma/NVQ Level 2 desirable but NOT essential - full training can be provided, however, a knowledge of elderly care/dementia is beneficial / Apprenticeships available for young people

**What benefits are included?**
- Competitive pay and comprehensive induction programme
- Paid training hours, ongoing development and opportunities for career progression
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Nellsar work uniform
- Staff transport/free on-site parking available
- Workplace pension
- ‘Refer a Friend’ payments of up to £1000
- Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
- Enhanced DBS check which is required for this role

Nellsar is a leading provider of Nursing and Residential Care Homes in South-East England. A family-run business, we have been offering quality care services since 1988. Comprising 13 Care Homes with accommodation for over 600 residents, our quality facilities cater for the full spectrum of elderly care requirements. We pride ourselves in the quality of our staff and are committed to providing a stimulating and fulfilling place to work. Nellsar Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.14 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tonbridge, TN12 0RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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