Care Assistants

Westwood Hall Care Home

Health care assistant (day/nights)

What is it like to work for Springcare?

Here is what Charmain says “Being a care worker is rewarding and satisfying… if I get to go home knowing that I have put a smile on someone’s face, that makes me feel happy.”

Springcare is a family run group of Residential and Nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who strives to provide a healthy and respectful work culture.

Westwood Hall are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join the care team, and have both day and night vacancies available.

What are we looking for?

Whilst no previous experience of working with older people is essential, as full training will be given, it is fundamental that you are compassionate, caring and have a desire to work in a care environment. So why not try something new! You will make a real difference to our resident’s lives as we believe every resident should be treated as part of our family.

What qualities does it take to be a Healthcare Assistant at Springcare? 

• Flexibility and remaining calm under pressure
• An empathetic communicator
• Working well in a team and to your own initiative
• Over 18 years old
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Do you have any of these qualities? If so Springcare would LOVE to hear from you and need you as part of our team!

As a Care Assistant within Springcare, you would be responsible for:

• Ensuring our residents remain safe whilst in our home and care
• Serving food and assisting with mealtimes
• Changing and making beds
• Providing personal care to our residents, whilst respecting their dignity and privacy
• Helping to undertake personal tasks whilst promoting independence
• Supporting and encouraging clients in activities
• Using equipment to lift service users and supporting mobility

What we can offer you?

• Friendly supportive company that supports staff growth and friendships in a big family network
• Internal career progression opportunities and full funded training
• 28 days paid holidays (based on a full-time hours & including bank holidays)
• ££££ Refer a friend Scheme for each friend that you recommend.
• Access to the work placed pension scheme.
• Staff social events to celebrate the festive season and fun events taking place at the home
• Access to FREE WIFI in staff areas
• Your first uniform is FREE
• Blue light card
• FREE tea & coffee available for staff breaks
• 6 & 12 hour day shifts as part of your rota (8-2, 2-8, 8-8)
• 12 hour shifts if working as a night HCA (8-8N)

The role would be subject to two written references, an enhanced DBS and evidence of right to work in UK.

How are we looking after our staff during covid-19?

Compulsory mask wearing, routine lateral flow testing and promoting good hand hygiene.