Health Care Assistant

NHS; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their community team in Bedfordshire. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients in their homes and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, resilient, and have strong communication skills, with an aim to enhance patient experiences and support their well-being. Full training and induction will be provided, alongside opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or significant care experience; willing to work towards NVQ Level 3.
• Knowledge of good communication skills, rehabilitation skills, and familiarity with Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to patients in their homes following care plans provided by nursing staff.
• Participate in team handovers and be flexible in covering service needs across different teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

IT Literate

Rehabilitation Skills

Education

NVQ level 2

NVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Care Certificate (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Health Care Assistant in the community? Are you passionate about providing a patient centred support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a MDT team in which you will receive clinical and managerial support, which is also part of a wider MDT team that is aligned to social care professionals in reflection of the NHS 10 year plan.

You will be responsible for delivering quality care to a designated caseload of people in the place that they call home, you will be following a care plan devised by the community nursing staff who you will be working alongside. You will be asked to feedback concise information in a daily handover to ensure changing needs are met and risks escalated

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

363-CHB7166374-A

Job locations

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU54JD

Job description Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

A full induction programme will be provided.

Location: South Bedfordshire (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard)

We have posts available to work alongside the Dunstable community nursing team delivering care to people living in Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Caddington, Toddington and surrounding villages and the Leighton Buzzard Community nursing team, delivering care to people living in Leighton Buzzard, Linslade, Hockliffe and the surrounding villages.

The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

We have the following posts available:

2 x Full time positions (37.5 hours per week)

2 x Part time positions (1 x 18.75 hours per week and 1 x 15 hours per week)

Job description Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

A full induction programme will be provided.

Location: South Bedfordshire (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard)

We have posts available to work alongside the Dunstable community nursing team delivering care to people living in Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Caddington, Toddington and surrounding villages and the Leighton Buzzard Community nursing team, delivering care to people living in Leighton Buzzard, Linslade, Hockliffe and the surrounding villages.

The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

We have the following posts available:

2 x Full time positions (37.5 hours per week)

2 x Part time positions (1 x 18.75 hours per week and 1 x 15 hours per week)

Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential

• NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3
• Completed a recent Care Certificate

Experience Essential

• Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting

Knowledge Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Rehabilitation Skills
• Basic ability to use Microsoft packages - Word, Excel - and databases
• Able to support clients, carers and family during times of emotional distress
• Able to cope with the changing demands and unpredictable nature of the service.
• Be able to undertake frequent standing, kneeling, crouching, hoisting and other moving and handling procedures
• Regularly move and handle clients that may require moderate physical effort, in confined spaced and often unsuitable environment, using relevant practical experience, equipment and skills and enable optimum safety and best practice

Other Essential

• Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends, bank holidays)
• Be a team player and support colleagues as required
• Be able to drive around Bedfordshire in own car to travel between clients' homes and other venues
• Have a full Drivers licence
• Have a vehicle to use for work purposes

Desirable

• Able to adapt to change

Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential

• NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3
• Completed a recent Care Certificate

Experience Essential

• Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting

Knowledge Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Rehabilitation Skills
• Basic ability to use Microsoft packages - Word, Excel - and databases
• Able to support clients, carers and family during times of emotional distress
• Able to cope with the changing demands and unpredictable nature of the service.
• Be able to undertake frequent standing, kneeling, crouching, hoisting and other moving and handling procedures
• Regularly move and handle clients that may require moderate physical effort, in confined spaced and often unsuitable environment, using relevant practical experience, equipment and skills and enable optimum safety and best practice

Other Essential

• Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends, bank holidays)
• Be a team player and support colleagues as required
• Be able to drive around Bedfordshire in own car to travel between clients' homes and other venues
• Have a full Drivers licence
• Have a vehicle to use for work purposes

Desirable

• Able to adapt to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU54JD

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU54JD

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)