Healthcare Assistant

We're a family owned and run care provider, and we're passionate about people - it's not just a motto, it's how we operate. We're hiring Care Assistants to join our team supporting elderly residents with daily life - from helping someone get ready in the morning, to sharing their favourite meal, to being a friendly, familiar face they look forward to seeing. If you're patient, caring and reliable, we'd love to hear from you - no experience necessary, full training provided.

• 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
Desired criteria
• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided, Time Management
Experience working with vulnerable people

Working 3-4 shifts a week including alternate weekends Night shifts: 8pm - 8am £12.71 to £12.81 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements What you'll actually be doing
• Helping residents with the everyday things - washing, dressing, eating, getting around - in a way that respects their dignity and independence
• Getting to know the people you support and their families, so care feels personal, not procedural
• Supporting mealtimes, activities, and the small daily moments that make a real difference
• Working as part of a close team who look out for each other, not just the residents
• Keeping accurate records and flagging anything that needs attention - we'll train you on this properly
Why Westgate is different
• Family owned and operated - decisions here are made by people who know the homes, not a distant corporate structure
• A genuine track record of promoting from within - many of our staff, including Home Managers, started in roles just like this one and grew with us; if you want a career, not just a job, we'll invest in getting you there
• Excellent regulatory standards - our homes are currently rated Good or Outstanding, so you're joining a team that gets the fundamentals right
• We invest in keeping good people - many of our staff have been with us for years, not just recruited and left to it
Our values Compassionate. Committed. Collaborative. Credible. These aren't words on a wall - they're what we expect from each other and what our residents and families experience every day. Why people stay at Westgate
• A real path forward - we support staff into nationally recognised care qualifications, including routes toward senior carer and nursing roles, not just a one-off induction
• Get paid before payday with Wagestream, plus Blue Light Card, cashback and discount schemes