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Healthcare Assistant - Ware, Hertfordshire, Ware
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Client:
Westgate Healthcare
Location:
Ware, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
45
Posted:
22.06.2025
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
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Job Description:
Healthcare Assistant – Ware, Hertfordshire
Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG 7LP
Hourly rate: £. to £. per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements
Hours: Up to hours per week
Shifts: Day and nights shifts available across Monday to Sunday
Job type: Permanent
Come 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 holidays
* 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
* Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
* Free training and development
* Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
* Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
* ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
* Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
* Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
* Loyalty and long-service awards
* Free uniform
* Wellbeing 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 stage
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 and eat their favourite meal
* Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
* Support them to live happy and healthy lives
* Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
* Work in a team and build relationships with your fellow team members
About you:
* The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
* A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Previous 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.
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