Healthcare Assistant

Priory; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of behavioral care as a support worker in Woking. You will provide essential care and support to individuals, helping them achieve independence and improve their quality of life. This role offers full training and numerous career pathways in a supportive environment. Flexibility in shifts is required, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Benefits

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Blue Light Card application opportunity

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Financial support in becoming a nurse

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal.
• Compassionate approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care plans and daily activities.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and report issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to infection control.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Proficient in verbal and written English

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Job Description

Pay Rate: £12.60ph

Shifts: Full Time. 37.5 Hours per week. Mixture of days and nights, Must be flexible

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people's lives.

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promises a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

We offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Our roles can be full or part-time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient, and positive approach to work.

You will provide support with day-to-day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you'll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a difference to people's lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Blue Light Card application opportunity
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option
• Financial support in becoming a nurse
• Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of all patients.
• Provide practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing, and toileting activities, ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and healthcare legislation.
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients, ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff or the primary nurse and documented appropriately.
• Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, following training and competency attainment. These include observation and engagement with patients, escorting patients on leave, and involvement in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
• Help maintain ward cleanliness and tidiness, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and visitors, responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
• Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients, relatives, and carers.
• Ensure service users receive a quality service that is value for money.
• Handle telephone and personal enquiries courteously, greeting and assisting visitors in a welcoming manner.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding, and patience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
• Ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential
• Right to work in the UK is required

Additional Information

Priory Hospital Woking is a mental health and addiction rehab hospital, offering inpatient and outpatient treatment for various conditions including alcohol and drug rehab and depression. We are committed to providing the best support to help individuals overcome their challenges and achieve recovery.

Disclosure

All roles are subject to successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.