Healthcare Assistant

What you'll actually be doing

•      Helping residents with the everyday things — washing, dressing, eating, getting around — in a way that respects their dignity and independence

•      Getting to know the people you support and their families, so care feels personal, not procedural

•      Supporting mealtimes, activities, and the small daily moments that make a real difference

•      Working as part of a close team who look out for each other, not just the residents

•      Keeping accurate records and flagging anything that needs attention — we'll train you on this properly

Why Westgate is different

•      Family owned and operated — decisions here are made by people who know the homes, not a distant corporate structure

•      A genuine track record of promoting from within — many of our staff, including Home Managers, started in roles just like this one and grew with us; if you want a career, not just a job, we'll invest in getting you there

•      Excellent regulatory standards — our homes are currently rated Good or Outstanding, so you're joining a team that gets the fundamentals right

•      We invest in keeping good people — many of our staff have been with us for years, not just recruited and left to it

Our values

Compassionate. Committed. Collaborative. Credible.

These aren't words on a wall — they're what we expect from each other and what our residents and families experience every day.

Pay and hours

•      £12.71–£12.81 per hour, plus enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays

•      39 hours per week, shifts across Monday–Sunday: Day shifts 8am–8pm, Night shifts 8pm–8am

•      Under-21s paid the same rate as staff 25+ — we don't do age-banded pay

Why people stay at Westgate

•      A real path forward — we support staff into nationally recognised care qualifications, including routes toward senior carer and nursing roles, not just a one-off induction

•      Get paid before payday with Stream, plus Blue Light Card, cashback and discount schemes

•      Refer a friend, earn up to £500

•      Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing support via The Care Workers Charity, and regular team social events

•      Recognition that isn't just words — Employee of the Month and Long Service awards

Before you apply

This role involves working with vulnerable adults, so it's subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone we support.

We review applications as they come in and may close this vacancy early if we find the right person — so don't wait to apply.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.

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