Health Care Assistant

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Beadlow; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Beadlow seeks a Health Care Assistant to support the Mid Bedfordshire Community Nursing team with client-centred care at home. Responsibilities include person-centred care delivery, accurate reporting, assisting with personal care, and ensuring safety protocols. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, with flexibility in working hours. Ideal candidates should have experience in home care, relevant certifications, and a driving license. This role offers a supportive relocation scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Induction programme

Supported relocation scheme up to £10,000

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a community or home-care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• IT literate and digitally confident.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care per care plans.
• Complete daily handover reports for the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with personal care and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy

Education

Relevant training or certification in health care

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Community

As a Health Care Assistant you will support the Mid Bedfordshire Community Nursing team in delivering client‑centred, high quality care to a caseload of people in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person‑centred care in accordance with care plans devised by community nursing staff.
• Complete accurate daily handover reports and feedback to the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with mobilisation, change, personal care and support with therapeutic activities.
• Escalate risks and implement safety procedures.
• Support colleagues and cover shifts as required across the integrated community service.

Expectations

Work in shifts between 08:00 and 21:00, including weekend, evening and bank holiday working. Part‑time posts are considered. Independent driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in community or home‑care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• IT literate and digitally confident.
• Relevant training or certification in health care or personal support is an advantage.

Benefits

Access to induction programme, supported relocation scheme up to £10,000. Flexible working arrangements (part‑time, job share and other flexible patterns) are available.

Equality and Diversity

ELFT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.