Band 3 HCA - Homeward Centre

Integrated Care System; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant for their Homeward Centre, focusing on rehabilitation for older adults. The ideal candidate will support patients in regaining their daily skills and work collaboratively with nursing staff. Previous experience in direct patient care and relevant vocational qualifications are required. This full-time position may involve flexible shifts.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Trust based numeracy & literacy test.
• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience.
• International applicants must evidence UK ENIC compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of patient centred care.
• Supports registered nurses in providing a caring and safe environment.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of Band 2 Health Care Assistants.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Maths/English qualifications

Care Certificate or equivalent

Relevant vocational qualification at Level 3

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 HCA - Homeward Centre

The closing date is 30 July 2025

The Homeward Centre is a 25 bedded Rehabilitation unit based at Good Hope Hospital, We provide rehabilitation in an inpatient setting,

helping patients regain strength and everyday skills such as walking or preparing meals following an illness. The overall aim is to maximise

our patients independence. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team who has a passion to provide patient centred holistic care to older adults.

Main duties of the job

The post holder works as part of the ward/ department team under the supervision of

registered nurses and:

Participates in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate

and professional attitude at all times.

Contributes to the ward/department organisation.

Support registered nurses in the provision of caring and safe environment.

Where appropriate to area, Co-ordinate the work of Band 2 Health Care Assistances

when/if they are on duty.

Supervise and assist in the training of Band 2 Health Care Assistances and staff

The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake

specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures,

guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they

have been trained and assessed as competent.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Trust based
• numeracy & literacy test or provide
• evidence to confirm achievement of
• Maths/English qualifications at Level
• 2 or above.
• * Completion of a competency-based
• workbook or equivalent relevant
• experience to vocational qualification
• at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could
• include AS/ A levels, Access to higher
• Education Diploma in health care
• 3, BTEC national Diploma award or
• nationals.
• * Care Certificate or can demonstrate
• prior skills, knowledge and
• experience that meet the 15
• minimum standards described by
• Health Education England (HEE) Skills
• for Health.
• * Internationally educated applicants
• will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK
• National Information Centre)
• Statements of compatibility

Experience

• Previous experience working in a
• role providing direct patient care in
• health or social care as part of a
• team.
• * Understanding of the principles of
• safeguarding in relation to this role
• * Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an
• understanding of the role and tasks
• *
• involved and can describe the
• physical and emotional aspects of the
• role and some duties which are
• different to that of a Band 2 Clinical
• * Can link the Trust values (Kind,
• Connected & Bold) to the role and
• provide examples from personal
• experience which demonstrate
• understanding in relation to the role
• * Can explain why training / education
• and approaches to care need to be
• consistent in relation to safety and
• * Can demonstrate ability / experience
• in supporting patients holistically.

Additional Criteria

• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• and place of work this may include
• service need.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust