At The Hermitage, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are a warm, friendly and family-focused care home where kindness, dignity and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Our aim is to create a welcoming, homely environment where every resident feels valued, safe and supported to live life to the fullest. We recognise that moving into a care home is a significant step, and we are committed to ensuring that every resident feels at home, maintaining their individuality, independence and quality of life.
We're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants to join our daytime team. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents to live comfortably, safely and with dignity. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care while building meaningful relationships with residents, their families and your colleagues.
No two days are the same, but every day provides an opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life through kindness, compassion and respect.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs.
- Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming and maintaining their dignity at all times.
- Assist residents with eating, drinking and nutrition where required.
- Support residents to move safely using appropriate equipment and safe moving and handling techniques.
- Encourage independence by supporting residents to do as much for themselves as possible.
- Build positive, caring relationships with residents and their families.
- Encourage residents to participate in activities and enjoy meaningful moments throughout the day.
- Observe residents' physical and emotional wellbeing and report any changes promptly to senior staff.
- Complete care records accurately and in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with senior carers and the wider care team.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
- Follow all safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety and company policies and procedures.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Is naturally kind, caring and compassionate.
- Treats everyone with dignity, respect and empathy.
- Enjoys supporting older people and making a positive difference in their lives.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Works well as part of a team but is also able to use their own initiative.
- Is reliable, flexible and dependable.
- Remains calm and professional in a busy environment.
- Is committed to providing the highest standards of care.
- Is willing to undertake training and continue developing their skills.
Experience in a care setting is welcomed but is not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from both Welsh speakers and non-Welsh speakers and are committed to supporting communication that meets the individual needs and preferences of our residents.
What We Offer
At The Hermitage, we value our team and recognise the important role they play in delivering outstanding care.
In return, we offer:
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Uniform provided.
- Paid annual leave.
- Workplace pension.
- Access to wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team who genuinely care about making a difference.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
- Kindness – treating everyone with warmth, compassion and understanding.
- Respect – valuing every individual and promoting dignity at all times.
- Integrity – doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Teamwork – supporting one another to provide the very best care.
- Person-Centred Care – recognising that every resident is unique, with their own preferences, choices and life experiences.
If you share these values and are passionate about providing high-quality care, we would be delighted to hear from you and welcome you to The Hermitage family.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
