Compassionate Care Assistant — NHS Acute Hospital

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading seeks motivated individuals for a full-time role in patient care. Candidates should have prior care experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Benefits include flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and an NHS pension scheme. The Trust emphasizes a supportive work environment focused on staff well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Money Advice Service

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

On-site nursery

Educational library services

Cycle to work scheme

Bus to work scheme

Health Service discounts

Qualifications

• Previous care experience, demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to place the patient at the centre of care.
• Information technology literate; evidence of a general level of education; Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Acting always in the patient's best interests.
• Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
• Providing individualized care for diverse patients.

Skills

Care experience

Clear communication

Patient-centered care

IT literacy

Education

QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

T Level in Health

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Reading seeks motivated individuals for a full-time role in patient care. Candidates should have prior care experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Benefits include flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and an NHS pension scheme. The Trust emphasizes a supportive work environment focused on staff well-being.