Compassionate Community Care Assistant – Home Visits

HCRG Care Group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tea & coffee at base

My Reward Hub discounts

Wage access as you earn

Wellbeing support & mental health

Learning & development opportunities

Open culture and career progression

High clinical and quality standards

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support patients in Gravesend, North Kent, across a seven-day community rota. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation and personal care in patients’ homes, maintaining records and promoting independence.

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential. Sam Wright is available on [phone] or [e-mail] for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, care or community setting.
• Be compassionate and person-centred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence to elevate concerns when needs change.
• Flexible to seven-day community service.
• Willingness to learn and develop clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individualised care and rehabilitation programmes at patients' homes.
• Work with Urgent Care Response and Intermediate Care Team to help patients recover and stay in the community.
• Carry out delegated nursing and therapy activities under supervision.
• Support activities promoting mobility, independence and rehabilitation.
• Provide short-term personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene).
• Support safe and timely discharge from hospital to community.
• Observe patients and report changes promptly to clinicians.
• Encourage participation in care and rehabilitation plans.
• Support families with health promotion and independence.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for coordinated, person-centred care.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Maintain knowledge to deliver safe care.
• Work flexibly across the community per service needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Driving licence & car

Job description

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support patients in Gravesend, North Kent, across a seven-day community rota. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation and personal care in patients’ homes, maintaining records and promoting independence.

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential. Sam Wright is available on [phone] or [e-mail] for inquiries.