Pay: £12.85 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
What You'll Be Doing
- Creating Moments: Deliver special daily experiences that promote independence and bring joy to our residents.
- Personalised Care: Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and daily living, tailored to their individual needs.
- Safe & Active Support: Help residents stay mobile and comfortable using approved, safe moving and handling techniques.
- Great Conversations: Communicate warmly and clearly, always using individual communication aids where needed.
- Tech-Savvy Logging: Keep accurate, confidential records of daily care and observations on our electronic systems.
- Welcome Team: Assist with welcoming new residents, handling transfers, and looking after their personal belongings with care.
- Safe Environment: Maintain a sparkling clean, safe space by following health, safety, and infection control steps.
- Be a Champion: Act as a Key Worker for specific residents, getting to know their unique life stories to provide deeply personal care.
- Never Stop Learning: Keep your skills sharp by completing mandatory and developmental training.
What You Bring
- Experience & Certifications: A vocational qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), plus hands-on experience in a residential or nursing setting.
- A Patient-First Heart: A compassionate, empathetic, and friendly attitude with a person-centred approach to care.
- Great Communicator: Excellent verbal, written, and language skills to communicate effectively with residents and the multi-professional team.
- Reliable Team Player: High accountability, great time-management skills, and the capability to safely manage your workload with limited supervision.
- Cool Under Pressure: The ability to remain calm, solve problems on your feet, and stay adaptable as our services grow.
- Growth Mindset: Enthusiastic about receiving feedback, achieving team objectives, and expanding your knowledge through further training.
- Professional Standards: Highly respectful of data protection (GDPR), adult safeguarding, health and safety, and resident confidentiality.
Awesome Extras (Desirable)
- Prior Training: Already hold an NVQ Level 2, Care Certificate, or alternative healthcare training.
- Specialist Awareness: Knowledge of dementia care, current regulatory frameworks, and routine audit participation.
- True Flexibility: Happy to travel and work off-site at alternative contract environments if service needs evolve.
What We Offer You
- Company Pension: Secure your future while you care for others.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active on your commute.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave: Extra support for you and your growing family.
- Free On-Site Parking: No hassle and no costs when you arrive at work.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Dedicated tools and support to look after your own wellness.
- Life Insurance: Peace of mind and security for your loved ones.
- Referral Programme: Earn financial rewards for bringing your talented friends on board.
The Details
- Competitive Pay: £12.85 per hour.
- Flexible Shifts: Both day and night shifts available to suit your lifestyle.
Ability to commute/relocate: Littlehampton BN17 5SN (required)
Licence/Certification: Right to Work (required) Equal opportunities: candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.
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Care Assistant - Nh in Arundel employer: Healthcare Management Trust
At Healthcare Management Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and staff. Located in the charming town of Romsey, our purpose-built care home offers a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. With a focus on kindness and collaboration, we provide a rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference every day.
Contact Details:
Healthcare Management Trust Recruitment Team
