Healthcare Assistant Job in Weymouth - Free DBS & Uniform!

Healthcare Assistant Job in Weymouth

We have a job vacancy for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our Yeovil team working in the local Weymouth area in Dorset. You will be a permanent member of the team responsible for bringing the Newcross standard of care to every individual we care for.

You will be working regular shifts in local care, nursing and residential homes, and we have a variety of different shift patterns on offer including days, nights and weekends - presenting you with the opportunity to tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle.

For a limited time only, we are also offering a free DBS check and uniform when you join our team!

The Healthcare Assistant Job Role:

Our business relies on the commitment and dedication of our employees to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we care for. We take pride in the quality of our care, so we’re looking for experienced people with a genuine, caring approach as well as the skills to deliver person-centred care.

We offer care to clients in a variety of environments including hospitals, care homes, nursing homes and supported living, so it’s essential you have experience in at least one of these settings. Experience of caring for those with dementia is highly desirable.

Salary of up to £13.27/hr including holiday payFree training through credits earned as you workFree uniform and criminal record check (DBS) (For a limited time!)Recommend a Friend scheme paying up to £500 per successful referral24 hour support through dedicated central teamLocal line manager and branch supportAgreed mileage payments for most clientsOnline Intranet and smartphone app to manage your availability and bookings

To apply for this job you will need the following:

• Right to live and work in the UK
• At least 3 months’ previous paid experience working in a care or nursing home in the UK within the last 3 years
• Referee contact details for your current place of work, including a manager who can comment on your clinical ability, and for all employments in the past 18 months or your 3 most recent jobs
• A certificate confirming your participation in a practical moving and handling course in the last 12 months, or be willing to book onto a Newcross course

If you have an NVQ2 / SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or currently work in a care assistant job, you could be fast tracked through our recruitment process.

Click the Apply Now button to begin your application!

If you cannot apply online, please call 0800 252 881. Newcross Healthcare Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunities and nothing in this job advert is intended to discriminate against anyone in any way.