Health Care Assistant

About the role:

We are looking for experienced care assistants to work for a leading care provider in the local area, assisting adults with various complex needs. This will be done within a care home setting, working as a team member around Leeds and Harrogate, as well as the surrounding areas. Duties will include:

• Creating a home environment that exceeds the needs of the adults, enabling them to develop their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives.
• Providing a stimulating environment, implementing educational, personal, and social development of the adults.
• Contributing to the residents' care plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting residents with personal care and manual handling.
• Meeting the emotional and physical needs of our residents and maximizing opportunities for their development.
• Promoting independence and supporting residents with daily tasks.

SHIFTS: Include days and nights. We do not offer sponsorship as we are an agency.

Locations: Harrogate and Leeds

Pay Rate: FROM GBP 12.82 /HR

This is an ongoing temporary role.

Candidate requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months of working experience within a care setting in the UK.
• Trained to use hoist and rotunda.
• Operate with a caring, compassionate, and empathetic attitude.
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
• The ability to accurately follow instructions and keep records.
• Flexible in their approach and sensitive to the needs of residents.
• Ability to form positive relationships with residents, their families, and professional colleagues.

Why work with Ray's Healthcare:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Bespoke weekly payroll options.
• Flexible working hours and patterns to suit you.
• Free Mandatory Training courses.
• Free additional CPD courses, including The Care Certificate.
• Access to and membership of the NHS Discount Scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Additional training and development opportunities.
• Work and shifts to suit you and your schedule.
• Permanent job opportunities.
• And much, much more.

Expected hours: per week

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• Referral programme.

Experience:

• Health and Social Care Employment: 1 year (required).

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred).

Work Location: In person.