Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our family. 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.,

• 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
  
  £12.71 to £12.81 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Shifts: 8am - 8pm - Days and Night Shifts available across Monday to Sunday - 8am - 8pm
• 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 and eat 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 workload 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
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