Disability Confident Leader

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider seeks dedicated Health Care Assistants to deliver high standards of personal care. The role involves working collaboratively with the healthcare team, ensuring patient dignity, supporting daily living activities, and participating in team handovers. The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, a generous pension scheme, and a commitment to equality and diversity in recruitment. Candidates with a passion for patient care are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working from day one

Pension scheme

NHS discounts

Health and wellbeing programme

27 days annual leave on commencement

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and supporting patients.
• Ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to following health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care to patients and their families.
• Communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support daily living activities and ensure patient dignity.
• Participate in team handovers and learning activities.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Personal care

Observation and assessment

Patient handling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide consistently high standards of care for patients and families to ensure the best outcomes.
• Work closely with all members of the team to deliver safe care and achieve role‑dependent duties within the scope of your training and competence.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with patients, families, carers and healthcare practitioners, maintaining confidentiality.
• Deliver personal care to patients while maintaining their privacy and dignity and support rehabilitation.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, asking for help when unsure.
• Follow Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Observe, assess and respond to personal care needs, escalating concerns to nursing staff as required.
• Organise tasks or deliver patient care with supervision from a Senior Health Care Assistant or nursing staff.
• Undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living (mouth care, hygiene, toileting) with person‑centred care.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Under supervision of a registered practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within training limits (e.g., moving and handling, personal care).
• Support feeding, diet and nutrition; record intake and output accurately and report changes.
• Ensure patient property is managed according to Trust policy.
• Monitor supplies and order as appropriate.
• Demonstrate duties to new starters and contribute to the learning environment.
• Maintain a safe, healthy working environment.
• Act in the best interest of individuals, following duty‑of‑care principles to prevent harm.
• Work in partnership with individuals, their families and the wider team.
• Maintain and develop your skills through learning activities and appraisal.
• Participate in team handovers.

Working for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are excited to welcome you to our team. The Trust offers flexible working, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and NHS discounts. We support staff health and wellbeing through a range of services.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A guaranteed interview scheme is offered to disabled applicants and armed forces veterans who meet minimum criteria.

Application Notes

Due to high application volume we may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Apply as soon as possible. We will contact you for feedback regarding your experience.

Visas and Sponsorship

Applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. Please check your eligibility before applying.

Background Checks

A Disclosure & Barring Service check may be required. Applicants may be asked to enrol in the DBS Update Service; fees will be deducted from salary.

Benefits

Flexible working from day one, pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), NHS discounts, and a staff health and wellbeing programme.