Health Care Assistant
Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc
Location: Pontypool
Pay rate: From £13.45 (PAYE) + holiday pay
Holiday pay is separate and not included in your hourly rate.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and care to elderly residents in nursing and residential homes.
* Assist with daily needs, maintain safety and independence, and support mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health.
* Offer personal care such as bathing, toileting and dressing.
* Use strong communication skills, including non‑verbal communication, to engage residents.
* Promote independence, develop life skills, and encourage participation in activities.
* Work as part of a team to deliver high‑quality care and treat residents with respect for their choices and preferences.
* Provide care on long days, night shifts, and split shifts (AM/PM).
* On agency work, support a variety of clients, including those with learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children, young people, and mental health.
Requirements
* 6 months UK‑based care experience in the last year or a year in the last five years.
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
* Willingness to undergo DBS and reference checks.
* Willingness to undertake personal care duties.
* Approachable, friendly, proactive and able to engage service users.
* Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* Weekly pay and paid PAYE, no umbrella company.
* Shifts adapted to your availability.
* 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care.
* Pension scheme entitlement.
* Separate holiday pay, available for use throughout the year.
* Double pay on bank holidays.
* Access to specialist support through Mental Health First Aiders.
* Online timesheets and payslips.
* Free training and refreshers provided; no fee for certificates.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions.
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