Health Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
About DK Care 24/7
We are a specialist temporary employment agency covering the whole of the region. We supply nurses, care assistants, support workers and more to care homes, hospitals and other establishments. Our company places emphasis on quality, from the services we provide to our staff and the customer experience. We want the very best for our clients and their loved ones, so if you are passionate about providing exceptional service and changing lives for the better, this role is for you.
You can read more about our company on our website: www.dkcare247.co.uk
Job description
We are looking for motivated Health Care Assistants to work in various setting such as care
homes, nursing homes, hospitals or other healthcare establishments.
You will assist the service users and other personnel of these establishments with a variety
of duties, and in doing so you will observe and respect the service user’s dignity, privacy and
independence as far as is practical.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Supporting the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received
- Helping to promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
- Contributing to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team and Nursing Residential environment.
- Contributing to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication/reporting system over the full 24hrs.
- Assisting the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements. Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals.
- To escort stable patients to and from all home to departments within the hospital.
For full job description, please contact us.
To apply, please visit dkcare247.co.uk/register or send us an Indeed application and we will
send you the relevant application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £10.00-£11.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Care: 2 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant roles across DK Care 24/7's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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