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Health Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Maidstone, GB ME16 0LL

Salary

£12 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Maidstone Care Centre is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their team in a purpose-built care home specializing in Nursing, Residential, and Dementia care for older people.
  • Candidates are expected to assist residents with personal care, provide stimulation through activities, and support their physical and emotional well-being.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3 months' experience in a care environment, and while qualifications are not mandatory, an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
  • The salary details are not specified, but the role offers ongoing training, a career pathway, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and paid annual leave.
  • All applicants must be double vaccinated and have proof of the right to work in the UK.

Maidstone 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

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

All applicatants must be double vaccinated 

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