Healthcare Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4ALSalary: £12.21 to £12.25 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement Hours: Full time and part time opportunities availableShifts: Night and Day Shifts available across Monday to Sunday (must be flexible to work alternate weekends)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateBe part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home.As a Healthcare Assistant you will play a crucial role in ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care and support.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidaysEqual 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 shopsAccess 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 SchemeRefer 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 eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About 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....Read more...
Activities Lead – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4ALSalary: £14.00 per hourHours: 37.5 hours per week (including alternate weekends)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateBe part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home, opening in April 2025. As our Activities Lead, you’ll be at the heart of building a vibrant, engaging and inclusive environment for our residents.Nestled in the heart of Borehamwood, Meadowhill Care Home combines modern design with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Boasting 75 private rooms and luxurious communal spaces, Meadowhill is tailored to meet the unique needs of residents in a safe and peaceful environment.As the Activities Lead, you will design and implement a varied programme of events, activities and social opportunities tailored to our residents’ interests, abilities and preferences. You’ll play a key role in fostering a sense of community, ensuring residents live fulfilled and meaningful lives.Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay ratesImprove 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 shopsAccess 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 SchemeRefer 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 eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Develop and coordinate a diverse activities schedule, including social, physical and cognitive activitiesEngage with residents to understand their interests and create activities that reflect their individualityOrganise events such as arts and crafts, fitness sessions, musical performances and outingsCollaborate with the care team to ensure activities align with residents’ care plansLead and inspire a small team of activity coordinators Maintain budgets and ensure activities comply with health and safety standards
About you:
Previous experience working in the care sectorA creative and enthusiastic personality with experience in planning and leading activities, ideally in a care or community settingExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents of all backgroundsStrong organisational skills and good attention to detailA passion for making a positive impact and making a difference
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!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 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.WGHROB....Read more...
To challenge educational and social disadvantage by supporting the class teacher in order to achieve the highestpossible standards and prepare all our pupils to lead successful lives
Support the class teacher to plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and abilityof the pupils so as to facilitate progression in pupils’ learning.
Support the learning of pupils in lessons as directed by the class teacher, including small group teaching and full class cover.
Work with students with additional needs on a 1:1 basis by preparing resources and planning bespokeactivities
Facilitate the exceptional progress and well-being of any individual or group of pupils; provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters.
Promote and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school.
Use formative assessment to adapt teaching and the work of pupils to make sure that learning is proceeding in the right direction and to support that learning.
Communicate effectively with the class teacher/s and SENCO to share pupils' learning.
Support pupils during playtime and lunchtime in the playground.
Contribute towards and maintain high quality displays and an engaging learning environment.
Support with management of learning resources, including auditing, replenishing and reordering.
Participate in the school coaching process.
Support pupils throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
Provide first aid and support pupils with medical needs, including maintenance of relevant records andfirst aid boxes.
Provide intimate care (including toileting, as required) in accordance with school policies and procedures.
Engage fully in the school appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the school’s goals and improvement plan.
Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the school calendar.
Consistently implement all school policies.
Contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher.
Training:
The training will take place at one of our schools, working directly in the classroom.
There will be off the job time allocated to allow you to complete coursework.
Training Outcome:Potential permanent Teaching Assistant roles in one of our Trust schools.Employer Description:We are one team with one goal, committed to our vision to provide a transformative education from 2-18. We
serve 3000 children and young people. Approximately 1600 children aged 3-11 attend our six primary schools,
spread across the villages that make up our locality. The majority of our primary pupils attend our secondary
phase, Brigshaw High school. This presents a unique opportunity for us to cohere a powerful cradle to career
journey for our children and communities.
Our schools are:
Allerton Bywater – 433 pupils serving the village of Allerton Bywater
Brigshaw High School – 1400 pupils
Kippax Ash Tree – 341 pupils serving the central part of the village of Kippax
Kippax Greenfield – 164 pupils serving the western side of Kippax
Kippax North – 244 pupils serving the northern side of Kippax
Methley – 427 pupils serving the village of Methley
Swillington – 178 pupils serving Swillington villageWorking Hours :Monday to Friday, term time only, 32.5 hours on the job.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
