Compassionate Health Care Assistant – Flexible Shifts Minehead

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Minehead seeks a part-time Health care assistant. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team, focusing on high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include supporting patients’ needs, conducting clinical observations, and using specialized medical equipment. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred, and flexibility for nights and weekends is required. The organization fosters professional development and offers a variety of employee benefits, including NHS pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy and spoken English (Minimum Level 1 or Functional Skills).
• Understanding of the concept of promoting independence.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care to a high standard.
• Safely use moving and handling equipment after training.
• Carry out and record clinical observations.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to manage own time

Understanding of health and social care

Good organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate or willingness to obtain

Job description

A local healthcare provider in Minehead seeks a part-time Health care assistant. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team, focusing on high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include supporting patients’ needs, conducting clinical observations, and using specialized medical equipment. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred, and flexibility for nights and weekends is required. The organization fosters professional development and offers a variety of employee benefits, including NHS pension and training opportunities.