Bank Healthcare Assistant - Essex

St Andrew's Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Healthcare Assistants for a flexible role in Northampton. This position offers a zero-hour contract, allowing you to choose your working hours to maintain a healthy work/life balance. You will be part of a dedicated team providing care to patients in a supportive environment, focusing on their rehabilitation and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess resilience, a caring attitude, and strong communication skills. If you are looking for a rewarding role that adapts to your lifestyle, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced pay

Excellent training programme

Qualifications

• No set entry requirements, but physical activity is involved.
• Skills in communication, teamwork, and personal care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
• Support patients in their rehabilitation journey.

Skills

Resilience

Caring and kind attitude

Cheerful and friendly demeanor

Personal care tasks

Following instructions

Teamwork and initiative

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Observational skills

Job description

Career Opportunities: Bank Healthcare Assistant - Essex (36372)

Hours: Zero hour contract (Day and Nights available)

We are looking for motivated Healthcare Assistants who are able to work primarily between 7.30am and 7.45pm Monday to Friday to join our WorkChoice / Bank workforce on a zero hour's contract so you can choose when and how many hours you work to fit around your work/life balance. You will also be able to take advantage of enhanced pay and an excellent training programme.

Your role with us

St Andrew’s Healthcare in Essex provides care for patients within low / medium secure and specialist rehabilitation services. All of our therapies, facilities, education, and activities are designed to reach the maximum potential for our patients and enable them to move forward with their journey through life.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll be under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, usually a nurse, and work with doctors, psychologists, and a range of other healthcare professionals. The main contact you'll have, though, is with the people in our care.

There are no set entry requirements to become a Healthcare Assistant, but there are skills and personal characteristics needed. The role can be quite physically active, and we would therefore require you to be able to cope with the demands of an active post. To be a Healthcare Assistant in mental health care, you'll need to be:

• Resilient
• Caring and kind
• Cheerful and friendly
• Willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc.) in some areas
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Able to work in a team but use your own initiative

You'll also need:

• Communication and listening skills
• Organisational skills
• Observational skills

Is this role right for you? Apply now!

Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025

Shortlisting will be taking place week commencing 6th January 2025