Worldwide Education and Care are looking for Healthcare Assistants, Care Assistants and Health Care Support Workers to work within a number of Care Homes and Nursing Homes in and around Surrey.

THE ROLE

Healthcare Assistants play a vital role in supporting their teams and patients by delivering high levels of care and attention to individual needs.

Healthcare Assistants are often tasked with the observing, monitoring and recording of patients’ medical statuses and health conditions under the supervision of Senior Nursing colleagues or Doctors.

Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with patients, relatives and carers and other members of the medical team assisting with clinical duties.

Healthcare Assistants are responsible for maintaining cross infection control standards and may also be involved in the preparation of food and assisting at mealtimes, supporting patients with their personal hygiene regimes and ensuring that their patients receive overall reassurance, comfort and safe care as well as;

• Promoting positive mental/physical nutritional health with patients.
• Checking and ordering supplies.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Treating patients with respect and dignity at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

• NVQ Qualification in Health and Social Care – (desirable but not compulsory)
• Supporting CPD Certificates – (We provide free training for this)
• First Aid, Moving and handling certificate.
• Medical clearance and clear DBS check.
• Previous experience in a caring role preferred.
• The desire to work with diverse team members and patients.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role.
• A tactful, understanding and approachable personality.

Worldwide Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and thus, all staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Worldwide Education:

Worldwide Education is a market-leading Education & Care Recruitment, and Supply Agency committed to the providing the best care for people of all ages. We are an employer of choice for High Quality Care Homes and Nursing Homes.

What Worldwide Education offer?

As a valued employee of Worldwide Education, you will receive:

• Competitive hourly / daily rates paid weekly or monthly via our dedicated Umbrella Companies or PAYE Internal Payroll System
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• FREE training to help with your professional development worth over £350.
• £50 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to Group Life Insurance
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

How to apply

If you are a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Health Care Support Worker who would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Send your CV by directly applying to this ad or alternatively visit our website and register your details.