Health Care Assistant

Abbey Health CareAll jobsHealth Care AssistantA role with Abbey Health Care# Health Care Assistant£12.79 per hour London, NW7 Full timeOpen until 20 February 2027## About this role### Date posted: 16 October 2026Pay: £12.79 per hour### Job Description### We are not offering Sponsorship or VisaJob Purpose: To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs andin a manner to enhance their quality of life### Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred NVQ level 2 desirable An interest in caring for the service user group### Principal Responsibilities To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs. To understand the effect on care on residents and families. To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normallyundertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence whereverpossible. To participate in activities To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care. To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events. To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) - England and Adults with capacity* Scotland. Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: -o Care of clothes and personal belongingso Bed making - empty and occupied.o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene anddressing needs.o Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nailso Care of skin and pressure areaso Assist with toilet requirementso Escorting residentso Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose needrequires ito Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance chartso Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.o Be aware, understand individual care plans. Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required To answer call bells and give assistance as required To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme To promote and market the home To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures To Attend meetings as required### Night DutyThis is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.### Health and SafetyBe conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety atWork Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Manager of any areas of concern.### Benefits### Company pension### Free parking### On-site parking### Application question(s)So we can contact you quickly, please share your mobile number.What is your preferred email address?### Experience### Care home: 1 year (required)### Work authorisation### United Kingdom (required)### Location### Mill Hill NW7 1ND (required)### Work Location: In personApply now Pay£12.79 per hourHoursFull timeLocationLondon, NW7Posted16 October 2026Closing dateOpen until 20 February 2027Abbey Health CareYou are applying directly to Abbey Health Care. Your application will be reviewed by their team.
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