Compassionate Healthcare Assistant: Community Care

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Harlow is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide patient-centered care under supervision. You will support service users in daily activities, transport them to appointments, assist with documentation, and help in risk assessments. This role offers extensive training through the HCA Academy and provides opportunities for skill enhancement. It features 27 days of holiday, a competitive pension, and various staff discounts. Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving community health.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 14.5% pension contribution

Staff discounts including NHS offers

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in providing practical support under supervision.
• Ability to document and manage health information accurately.
• Understanding of risk assessment in healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient centred care.
• Provide practical support to service users in daily activities.
• Transport and accompany service users to appointments.
• Support service users in activities of daily living.
• Participate in team meetings relevant to patient care.

Skills

Support for service users

Documentation skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Mental health support

Job description

A regional health organization in Harlow is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide patient-centered care under supervision. You will support service users in daily activities, transport them to appointments, assist with documentation, and help in risk assessments. This role offers extensive training through the HCA Academy and provides opportunities for skill enhancement. It features 27 days of holiday, a competitive pension, and various staff discounts. Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving community health.