Bank Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant for Oak Vale Gardens in Liverpool. The role supports Registered Nurses in delivering care, assisting with daily living activities, and contributing to patients’ recovery journeys in a neuro-rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and willingness to learn, with full training provided and opportunities for career development within the Priory Group.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate approach to patient care.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
• Assist with care plans and routine tasks under supervision.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ wellbeing.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Complete mandatory and specialist training to support development.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Training provided

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Oak Vale Gardens

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Oak Vale Gardens

£13.45 per hour

Bank contract

Oak Vale Gardens has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Oak Vale Gardens is a specialist 18-bedded neuro-rehabilitation unit in Liverpool, proudly part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network. We provide high-quality nursing care and neuro-rehabilitation to individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries and complex neurological conditions. We work as a close-knit interdisciplinary team, including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologist—focused on delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

What you'll be doing

We’re Looking for caring and compassionate people to join us!

Being a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at Oak Vale Gardens is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. As a key member of our team, you’ll support Registered Nurses in delivering care, helping patients with daily activities, and contributing to their recovery journey.

• Supporting patients with personal care needs such as dressing, bathing, and toileting
• Assisting with care plans and routine tasks under the guidance of qualified staff
• Observing and reporting changes in patients’ physical or emotional wellbeing
• Maintaining cleanliness and infection control standards on the ward
• Building positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Completing mandatory and specialist training to support your development

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• A caring nature and a genuine interest in helping others
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and complete training
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential—we provide full training

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.