Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Older Adult Mental Health

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment consultancy is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to work in Guernsey. This role involves delivering care to older adults, particularly those with dementia. Key qualifications include a full UK NVQ Level 3 qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a Dementia setting. The position offers a competitive salary between £29,348 and £34,356, along with numerous benefits, including relocation support. If you're passionate about elder care, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Benefits

Annual leave starts at 36 days

Relocation payment of £5,000

Single staff accommodation offered

Qualifications

• At least 2 years UK-based full-time experience in a Dementia setting.
• A full UK NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role.
• Independent and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work with older people who display complex behaviours.
• Join a team committed to person-centred care.
• Provide care within an in-patient or community setting.

Skills

Experience in a Dementia setting

Passionate about working with older people

Teamwork

Education

Full UK NVQ Level 3 qualification

Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants with a genuine committment to working with older people to join the comprehensive service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The Older Adult Service has a four in-patient centres; including an assessment ward through to the later stages of an individual’s experience of dementia, as well as Community Day Services and a Residential Care Home. You may be assigned to any of the sites in the service.

Requirements

• A full UK NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role
• Employer sponsorship is not offered with this post and if not a UK or Irish national you must hold unrestricted and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK to be considered for this post. The UK dependant visa and graduate visa do not permit employment in the Channel Islands
• At least 2 years UK-based full-time experience in a Dementia setting
• Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification
• Passionate about working with older people who display complex behaviours that challenge
• The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to person-centred care and giving you time to care
• Independent and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK (not requiring employer sponsorship)

Salary and Benefits

• Guernsey has adopted the NHS AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales. The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.
• Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
• A higher-than-UK salary is offered along with a flat rate 20% income tax, no Council tax or VAT, and relocation support as described below.
• Single staff accommodation, OR a relocation payment of £5,000 and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation. Full T&C in relocation directive.

Context

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has beaches, a mild climate, and an historic harbour town in St. Peter Port. The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital and the wider community. They have launched an Island-wide Dementia Framework to make the island Dementia Friendly, with emphasis on dignity and respect for older residents.

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in placing Healthcare staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, our understanding helps match your skills with the requirements of Recruiting Managers.

Additional information

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com. If this role is not for you, we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.