Community Health Assistant | Home Care & Urgent Support

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support patients in their own homes within the Urgent Care Services team. You will work with nurses and therapists to deliver short-term health, therapy and care support tailored to individual needs.

The role involves following delegated care plans, monitoring patient progress, and helping patients regain independence after illness or hospital discharge.

Qualifications

• You will have either a QCF Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience.
• Functional Skills at Level 2 in English and Maths (or GCSE A-C).
• Recent healthcare experience as a health care assistant or similar role.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to use IT systems and databases.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care under supervision.
• Support delegated care plans and clinical interventions you are trained to perform.
• Monitor patient progress and record vital signs and observations.
• Assist with glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound care and falls prevention.
• Provide equipment and mobility support and help patients regain independence.
• Contribute to therapy programs and support group activities as needed.

Skills

QCF Level 3 / NVQ / BTEC in healthcare

English & Maths Level 2

Healthcare experience

Customer-focused

IT systems literacy

Signposting to services

Attention to detail

Education

QCF Level 3 NVQ / BTEC or equivalent

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support patients in their own homes within the Urgent Care Services team. You will work with nurses and therapists to deliver short-term health, therapy and care support tailored to individual needs.

The role involves following delegated care plans, monitoring patient progress, and helping patients regain independence after illness or hospital discharge.