Health Care Assistant
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to individuals in a care home. Your role will involve assisting with daily activities, personal care, and ensuring the overall well-being of our clients.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Help clients with mobility and transfers
- Support clients in maintaining a clean and safe living environment
- Follow care plans and provide companionship to clients
- Administer medication as instructed by healthcare professionals
- Monitor and report any changes in client's condition to the supervisor
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding if necessary
- Provide emotional support and engage in meaningful conversations with clients
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Previous experience in a care home or home care setting is preferred
- Basic IT skills for documentation purposes
- Proficiency in English language (additional language skills may be beneficial)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment with a dedicated team
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the position of Care Assistant. Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
Please note the position's are hours to be negotiated. candidate MUST BE AVAILABLE ANYDAY OF THE WEEK AND FOR 12 hours per day
DBS is payable by the candidate
Previous applicants need not apply
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Benefits
Free parking
Education
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience
Care home: 2 years (required)
Language
English (preferred)
Licence/Certification
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
ApplyWave is not an employer or a recruitment agency. You apply to each employer directly — we find their contact and write your letter. Real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.
UK Home Office register
Visa Sponsorship Data
AI Resume Tailoring
Example
Tailor your resume for Health Care Assistant roles
- Scores your fit against the posting's own requirements
- Pulls the skills and keywords it names into your bullets
- Exports as PDF or Word, ready to submit
Reach hiring managers at Polefield Nursing Home
AI Cover Letters for Health Care Assistant
Generate tailored cover letters, recruiter emails, and LinkedIn messages matched to your resume.
- Tailored to your resume & job
- Cover letters, emails, LinkedIn messages
- Professional tone, your experience