Healthcare assistant( Nursing and Care Home) 33-44 hours per week

Job description

Healthcare assistant( Nursing and Care Home) 33-44 hours per weekBradford, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/04/2026

EALTHCARE ASSISTANTS with MENTAL CARE EXPERIENCE

12-HOURS SHIFT, 8am-8pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the Uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role and able to work full-time 33-44 hours per week.

The Nursing home is located in Bradford and offers a range of specialist care for residents, ranging from Alzeimer's and Parkinson's care to care for stroke victims.

Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.

Salary: £12.82 per hour

No sponsorship provided!

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA TEAMS MEETING!

This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care : Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.

Therapeutic Engagement : Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.

Monitoring and Reporting : Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.

Supportive Environment : Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.

Collaboration : Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.

Crisis Intervention : Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.

Required Qualifications

Experience : Previous experience in a care role, experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable.

Certifications : Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.

Skills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.

Ability to work on own initiative

Benefits of joining our team, we offer

Permanent contract

28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)

Enhanced training

Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material

Company pension

Free parking

Refer a carer programme

A friendly and supportive working environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

Full training will be provided, face to face and online.

We will require a DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bradford

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English