Health Care Support Worker with Mental care
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Caregiver
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 Sky Care 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.
- 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, Alzheimer's care,Schizophrenia 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 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)
- Company pension
- On-site parking, Free parking
- Referral programme
- Free uniforms
- Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
- Employee discount
- Refer a carer programme
- Store discount
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
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