Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Redbridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Communication skills Caring Teamwork Patient care Elderly care Care planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistants to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Healthcare Assistant – Redbridge, London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR

Salary: £12.71 to £12.81 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours: Full time, Part time and Bank opportunities available

Shifts: Day and night shifts available across Monday to Sunday

Come and make a difference with the team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistants to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role:

  • Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
  • Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
  • Support them to live happy and healthy lives
  • Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
  • Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
  • Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you:

  • The right to live and work in the UK
  • A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided

Why work at Westgate?

  • Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
  • Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
  • Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
  • Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
  • Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
  • Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
  • Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
  • Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.* *Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.*

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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