Health Care Assistant

Woodlands Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Responsibilities: * Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding * Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group * Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents * Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs * Assisting residents with mobility and support Requirements * A kind, caring and compassionate nature * Passionate and keen to develop new skills * A good listener with patience * Flexibility, due to shift work * Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally * Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK Benefits * Ongoing training and support to further your career * A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged * Full and comprehensive induction * Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox* * Company pension scheme* * Paid annual leave (pro rata)* * Refer a friend bonus* * 2 free uniforms * Parking available on site Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable: * NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required) * Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure * A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment (preferable) Both permanent and part time positions are available. Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started! *Terms and conditions apply