Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant – Ware, Hertfordshire   Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LPHourly rate: £10.75 to £11.70 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancementHours: Up to 44 hours per weekShifts: Day shifts available across Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pmJob type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre.

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.What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Workplace pension schemeComprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWork in a friendly team with experienced staff‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends appAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online storesOpportunities, support and encouragement for career progressionLoyalty and long-service awardsFree uniformWellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company.

Further information can be given at interview stageAbout the role:
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 their favourite mealBe a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independenceSupport them to live happy and healthy livesCommunicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate recordsHelp 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
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKA caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a teamGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenPrevious experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHCA