Full time, part time, days, nights, weekends and bank shifts available
Contract
Permanent and temporary opportunities
The Role
We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for a purpose built residential and dementia care home in Lancaster supporting up to aged 65 and over.
The service provides high quality care for individuals living with:
• Dementia including mild and moderate stages
• Physical disabilities
• Visual and hearing impairments
• Parkinsons disease
• Stroke related conditions
• Bariatric and obesity related care needs
• Palliative and end of life care
• Respite and long term residential care
You will work as part of a dedicated care team focused on delivering safe, compassionate and person centred support that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living tasks
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and moving and handling
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting nutrition, hydration and mealtime assistance
• Observing and reporting changes in wellbeing
• Completing accurate care records and documentation
• Supporting dementia care needs and behavioural changes
• Working collaboratively with senior staff and families
Essential Requirements
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
• Compassionate, reliable and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to deliver person centred care with dignity and respect
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns
• Full right to work in the United Kingdom
Benefits
• Flexible shift patterns to support work life balance
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive management team and positive working culture
• Opportunities for long term or permanent roles
• Meaningful work making a direct impact on residents lives
Compliance
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory employment references.
We do not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have full right to work in the United Kingdom.
Apply Now
If you are a caring, motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Lancaster, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£13.45 - £15.00 per hour