Healthcare Assistant (Nights)
Fairmile Grange – An Allega Care Home, Christchurch
Fairmile Grange is seeking warm, compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team at our beautiful care home in Christchurch.
This is a night-time role, including alternate weekends, offering flexible working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. Working alongside Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses, you will provide practical, physical, emotional, and social support with dignity and respect.
You will help ensure each resident's individual needs and preferences are met, while maintaining clear communication with families and healthcare professionals.
Whether you are experienced or new to care, we provide full training and ongoing development opportunities to support your career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high standards of personal care, including washing, oral care, toileting, mobility, and manual handling
Support residents with a wide range of needs, from companionship to complex care
Assist with daily wellbeing activities, hobbies, and social events
Maintain accurate care records, including fluid and dietary charts
Monitor and report any changes or concerns to nursing staff
Support residents' nutritional needs, including assistance with eating and drinking
Help maintain skin integrity and report any concerns
Accompany residents to appointments where required
Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
Support and mentor new team members during induction and training
About You
Caring, compassionate, and positive approach
Strong communication skills
Flexible and reliable, including working alternate weekends
Available to work 1–3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
£12.93 per hour, with enhanced pay for bank holidays
Funded training and career progression (including pathways to Nursing Associate)
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Paid breaks
Free uniform and meals while on shift
Recognition and rewards programme
Workplace pension scheme
Long service awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Equality & Inclusion
Fairmile Grange is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your rewarding career in care with Fairmile Grange.
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