Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant (Community based) x 4

Location: Humanity House, Colliers Way, Phoenix Park, Nottingham, NG8 6AT, with travel around the area.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract Until 31st March 2025

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £22,625 per annum

Driving: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Have you a passion for helping people in need?

We are looking for an individual with a professional and ethical approach to their work to join our Health and Local Crisis Response Team as a Healthcare Assistant in Nottingham. If you love helping people in need and transform their lives, this great opportunity to join ambitious and worldwide recognised charity might be for you!

A day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant will involve:

• Providing invaluable contribution to the Community Crisis Support Service and its users.
• Providing short term crisis support to people in their homes, helping to keep them out of hospital.
• Assessing clients’ needs and develop a care plan to fit them.
• Providing support with personal care, medication prompts, end of life care, light meal and drinks preparation and emotional support.

About the team

Sometimes a little help can go a long way.

The Health and Care Team are dedicated to making lives of vulnerable people a little bit better. We’re a small team dotted all over the country that shares the same goal – to help those that need it most. From picking up groceries to helping out around the house, we’re there to make a difference. There’s nothing better than knowing the time we spent with someone made them feel safer, happier, and more able to deal with crisis. 

To be a successful Healthcare Assistant, You’ll need:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care
• Ability to communicate with health and social care professionals
• Ability to deal with service user queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner
• Knowledge of supporting service users, who may be disabled and/or frail, cognitively impaired.
• Good geographical knowledge of the service catchment area.
• IT literate
• Knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care
• Good working experience of the delivery of social care support including personal care, feeding and medication prompting
• Participation in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Full driving licence holder and access to vehicle, ability to use the vehicle on a daily basis for service user visits
• Willingness to work flexible hours

A full Job description and Person Specification which includes a list of the essential criteria for the role are available for download.

Closing date for applications is 30th October 2024.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date. 

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Together, we are the world’s emergency responders

Read Full Description