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Flexible shift options allow for a work-life balance that fits your personal schedule.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, ensuring you are compensated fairly for your skills and efforts.
Weekly pay structure provides financial stability and timely access to your earnings.
Free training and development opportunities, including the Care Certificate and access to NVQ qualifications, fostering career growth.
Supportive and close-knit team environment that prioritizes employee well-being and collaboration.
Eligibility for the Blue Light card, which offers significant discounts for various services and products, enhancing your overall benefits.
Diverse range of clients and care settings allows for varied experiences and personal growth in the healthcare field.
Nurseplus is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Bolton to provide high-quality temporary care to clients with diverse needs, including those with learning difficulties, mental health issues, and dementia. The role involves assisting with safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and enabling service users to achieve independence according to their care plans. Candidates should be over 18, possess at least six months of recent care experience in the UK, and have a valid driving license with access to a vehicle.
Nurseplus offers flexible shift patterns, competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, and weekly pay. Additional benefits include free training aligned with the Care Certificate, ongoing support, development opportunities, and eligibility for a Blue Light card, providing discounts. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, a good standard of English for effective communication, and an enhanced DBS check, which can be obtained during registration.
Nurseplus offers flexible shift patterns, competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, and weekly pay. Additional benefits include free training aligned with the Care Certificate, ongoing support, development opportunities, and eligibility for a Blue Light card, providing discounts. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, a good standard of English for effective communication, and an enhanced DBS check, which can be obtained during registration.
Flexible shift options allow for a work-life balance that fits your personal schedule.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, ensuring you are compensated fairly for your skills and efforts.
Weekly pay structure provides financial stability and timely access to your earnings.
Free training and development opportunities, including the Care Certificate and access to NVQ qualifications, fostering career growth.
Supportive and close-knit team environment that prioritizes employee well-being and collaboration.
Eligibility for the Blue Light card, which offers significant discounts for various services and products, enhancing your overall benefits.
Diverse range of clients and care settings allows for varied experiences and personal growth in the healthcare field.
About Nurseplus
At Nurseplus, we're all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We're big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.
We're a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let's make a difference together!
Our services are available within a variety of care settings to a wide number of clients, all with individual needs; you could be supporting people with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health needs, dementia and providing care for older people.
As a Care Assistant day-to- day tasks will include, assisting with safe lifting and moving of service users, administering medication, meal preparation and planning, enabling service users to achieve independence in accordance with their care plan; providing help and general companionship whenever necessary.
What Nurseplus Can Offer You As a Care Assistant
PLEASE NOTE - ONLY APPLY FOR ONE JOB, THIS APPLICATION WILL COVER ANY JOBS WE HAVE AVAILABLE, DO NOT APPLY FOR EACH LOCATION
At Nurseplus, we're all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We're big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.
We're a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let's make a difference together!
Our services are available within a variety of care settings to a wide number of clients, all with individual needs; you could be supporting people with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health needs, dementia and providing care for older people.
As a Care Assistant day-to- day tasks will include, assisting with safe lifting and moving of service users, administering medication, meal preparation and planning, enabling service users to achieve independence in accordance with their care plan; providing help and general companionship whenever necessary.
What Nurseplus Can Offer You As a Care Assistant
- Flexible shifts to fit around you – full or part-time, days, nights and weekends
- Pay rates from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, weekly pay*
- Weekly Pay – Competitive Hourly Rates
- Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
- Ongoing support and further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications such as distance learning and NVQ Level 2 and 3
- Annual Pay Review
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
- You must be over 18 to apply
- Have the right to work in the UK
- At least 6 months recent UK based care experience
- Valid driving licence with access to your own vehicle
- Flexibility on travel - some shifts may require you to drive or have access to public transport
- A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
- An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration (to be paid in full at £56.90 with a full refund after a set period of hours worked*)
PLEASE NOTE - ONLY APPLY FOR ONE JOB, THIS APPLICATION WILL COVER ANY JOBS WE HAVE AVAILABLE, DO NOT APPLY FOR EACH LOCATION
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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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