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Health Care Assistant

Are you an experienced care worker wanting to progress in an organization and develop your career? Or are you somebody who is just starting out in the care industry and can’t wait to get stuck in?

Are you someone who has what it takes to provide excellent, heart warming, person-centered care to our residents?

Are you a passionate individual who wants to build relationships, take strides in their career and make a difference in these residents' daily lives?

If you answered yes to the above, then you are in the right place!

We are currently seeking Care Assistants to join our team in Leicester where you will be working in our care home. Our services support elderly residents, promote their independence, help them with their everyday needs whilst ensuring their dignity and privacy is respected.

Job Description

As a healthcare assistant you will be constantly interacting with the residents in order to assist them with daily living tasks, whilst ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are followed.

Your duties will include assisting residents with personal hygiene related tasks, assisting residents during meal times, helping other healthcare assistants whenever required, developing care plans and completed checks, ensuring the residents are happy and comfortable in their day to day lives and more.

A typical day as a Health Care Assistant

A healthcare assistant plays an extremely important role within the life of our service users.

You will assist service users get in/out of bed and support them with all their personal care. This will include dressing, washing, bathing and providing oral hygiene care. Service users will also expect you to assist them during meal times. This can range from assisting them to and from the dining table or even feeding them.

Service users may want to enjoy some quiet time in their room or the lounge but will love to join in with any fun activities that will be on offer on the day. You will participate in any activity plan and have warm and meaningful conversations with the service users.

Throughout the day you will assist service users with other personal care tasks. You will be able to read care plans and corresponding risk assessments to safely meet their needs.

You will help service users maintain their independence and protect their dignity whilst ensuring they are given maximum choice of how they wish to be cared for.

You will make a huge difference to our lovely service users and will quickly become a special part of their beautiful life.

What we are looking for

An enthusiastic, confident and caring individual with a vibrant personality. The successful candidate must be willing to learn, adapt and work within a team, whilst always adhering to the relevant policies, procedures and practices within a care environment.

You will enjoy the company of like minded individuals and have exceptional communication skills. The natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life will allow you to excel in your role as a Health Care Assistant.

You might be an experienced carer looking to progress into our organization or you might be someone looking to take the first step in the world of care. Whatever your current position, we are looking for someone who takes pride in everything they do and is willing to learn and develop.

We provide comprehensive training throughout the year, with mandatory courses offered and any additional training can be provided on request.

Why Midlands Care?

About us

We are one big family, dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our service users. We are passionate about improving the quality of life of people within our care.

Our enthusiastic and qualified leaders remain committed to delivering an outstanding level of service 24 hours a day. We achieve this by utilizing cutting edge technology, investing in our staff team and retaining a good old fashioned work ethic.

We recognise those working with us as loving and caring individuals. This is why we take an incredible amount of interest in their personal development. Over 88% of our staff surveyed would recommend us to a friend.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community.

Midlands Care has a philanthropic strategy embedded into its culture. It enjoys excellent links within the community and has 6 charities it supports on its panels. Employees are encouraged to participate in fundraising activities and contribution is matched by the organization.

What we have to offer:

• A rewarding career in adult health and social care with plenty of opportunity to progress.
• We offer regular incentive schemes in order for yourself and the business to excel.
• A Pay Banding system which allows us to recognise & celebrate outstanding handwork and dedication
• Philanthropic Organisation who actively give back to the community.
• We operate a ‘Carer of the month’ incentive scheme and recognise outstanding care practice.
• A catalog of mandatory and complementary training for you.
• A range of mandatory training delivered by industry leading professionals.
• Opportunities to complete other training on request including, Train the Trainer.
• Thorough inductions, advance development plans and ongoing competency checks.
• Your very own Uniform and badge.
• The opportunity to meet like minded individuals and develop lifelong relationships and memories.
• A flexible, dedicated and loyal employment relationship which will allow you to develop a work-life balance.
• Private company pension scheme and contribution.
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Free onsite parking

You will also qualify for a discount card that gives you access to hundreds of retailers and venues offering a wide range of discounts from categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more - saving you money throughout the year. The card will also mean you get up to a 10% discount at selected grocery stores.

How to apply

Come and look around for yourself but if you have already decided to join our magnificent team then apply by visiting: www.midlandscare.co.uk/applyor completing the application through Indeed.

If you have any other queries or questions please call 0116 482 1995As a healthcare assistant you will be constantly interacting with the residents in order to assist them with daily living tasks, whilst ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are followed.

Your duties will include assisting residents with personal hygiene related tasks, assisting residents during meal times, helping other healthcare assistants whenever required, developing care plans and completed checks, ensuring the residents are happy and comfortable in their day to day lives and more.

What we are looking for

An enthusiastic, confident and caring individual with a vibrant personality. The successful candidate must be willing to learn, adapt and work within a team.

You will enjoy the company of like minded individuals and have exceptional communication skills. The natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life will allow you to excel in your role as a Health Care Assistant.

You might be an experienced carer looking to progress into our organization or you might be someone looking to take the first step in the world of care. Whatever your current position, we are looking for someone who takes pride in everything they do and is willing to learn and develop. Experience is not essential.

A typical day as a Health Care Assistant

A healthcare assistant plays an extremely important role within the life of our service users.

You will assist service users get in/out of bed and support them with all their personal care. This will include dressing, washing, bathing and providing oral hygiene care. Service users will also expect you to assist them during meal times. This can range from assisting them to and from the dining table or even feeding them.

Service users may want to enjoy some quiet time in their room or the lounge but will love to join in with any fun activities that will be on offer on the day. You will participate in any activity plan and have warm and meaningful conversations with the service users.

Throughout the day you will assist service users with other personal care tasks. You will able to read care plans and corresponding risk assessments to safely meet their needs.

You will help service users maintain their independence and protect their dignity whilst ensuring they are given maximum choice of how they wish to be cared for.

You will make a huge difference to our lovely service users and will quickly become a special part of their beautiful life.

What is on offer

• A rewarding career in adult health and social care with plenty of opportunity to progress.
• We operate a ‘Carer of the month’ incentive scheme and recognise outstanding care practice.
• A catalog of mandatory and complementary training for you.
• A range of mandatory training delivered by industry leading professionals.
• Thorough inductions, advance development plans and ongoing competency checks.
• Your very own Uniform and badge.
• The opportunity to meet like minded individuals and develop lifelong relationships and memories.
• A flexible, dedicated and loyal employment relationship which will allow you to develop a work-life balance.
• Private company pension scheme and contribution.
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Free onsite parking

You will also qualify for a discount card that gives you access to hundreds of retailers and venues offering a wide range of discounts from categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more - saving you money throughout the year. The card will also mean you get up to 10% discount at selected grocery stores.

About us

We are one big family, dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our service users. We are passionate about improving the quality of life of older people within our care.

Our enthusiastic and qualified leaders remain committed to delivering an outstanding level of service 24 hours a day. We achieve this by utilising cutting edge technology, investing in our staff team and retaining a good old fashioned work ethic.

We recognise those working with us as loving and caring individuals. This is why we take an incredible amount of interest in their personal development. Over 88% of our staff surveyed would recommend us to a friend.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community.

Our loving home is a magical place to live and work in.

At Longlea you will be working under Nicole, a registered manager with 5 years of experience within care. Nicole is approachable and extremely dedicated to providing the best possible care to all of her residents. Nicole has built a team devoted to delivering exceptional care, and if you too are driven to provide the best care you can, then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

Come and look around for yourself but if you have ready decided to join our magnificent team then apply by visiting: www.midlandscare.co.uk/apply

Any Queries please call 0116 482 1995.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 68 per week

Salary: £10.42-£11.12 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Are you currently a UK resident?
• Do you have the right the work in the UK?
• Are you able to reliability commute to the location?
• Would you prefer to work days or nights?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LL001