Health Care Support Worker with Mental care experience

We are seeking to recruit Healthcare assistants with UK based experience to join out team and provide mental care to residents living in our Nursing Homes based in West Yorkshire.

We accept applicants who have resided in the UK for 1 years minimum and does not need sponsorship in the next 12-months

Job Types: Full-time Permanent

Shifts are 33-44 hours per week

Hourly rate of 12.81

Location: Bradford &Leeds ( Nursing Home)

More benefits:

Ø Company pension

Ø On-site parking Free parking

Ø Referral programme

Ø Free uniforms

Ø Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota

Ø Employee discount

Ø Refer a carer programme

Ø Store discount

Ø A friendly and supportive working environment

Ø Training & Development

Ø Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for healthcare and a desire to make a difference we invite you to consider this opportunity to join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare recruitment and staffing.

Qualifications /requirements:

• Proven experience working in assisted living facilities nursing homes or home & community care environments with a focus on mental health or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of dementia care Alzheimers careSchizophrenia care memory care and hospice support is highly desirable
• Familiarity with patient observation techniques medication administration and vital signs monitoring
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and operate assistive devices like Hoyer lifts or resident lifts
• Experience working with individuals with autism or other behavioral health conditions is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a similar role in the UK for at least 1 year in a Nursing Home
• Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12-month without need of sponsorship
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable
• Ability to follow care plans effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Relevant certifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care are desired

Duties will include but not limited to:

Ø Assist residents with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing and dressing

Ø Assist residents with mobility - including moving and handling equipment

Ø Assist residents with eating and drinking communication and joining in social activities

Ø Complete all documentation as requested by the manager/nurse

Ø Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home

Ø Ensure all policies and guidelines are followed by all staff members

Ø Act as a mentor to all new care assistants and ensure they are working to their role

Ø Attend all in house and external training as required

Ø Report any issues or changes in a residents condition to the nurse in charge

Please NOTE we are not able to support applications that require sponsorship.

We will require a DBS check which we can assist with free of charge and 2 satisfactory references

At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Join us if youre passionate about providing compassionate care apply below with tye updated CV