Health Care Assistant Band 3

Demelza; Eltham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Eltham is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join their Care team. You will provide care for children with life-limiting conditions and support families during difficult times. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in a care-related subject or a willingness to obtain it, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working patterns, 36 days holiday, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

36 days holiday including bank holidays

Paid travel time and mileage allowance

Flexible working patterns

NHS pension or contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs.
• Flexible approach to working led by the needs of the case load.

Responsibilities

• Expand and learn clinical skills to care for children with life-limiting conditions.
• Support families through difficult times.
• Work shifts including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in collaboration with other professionals

Education

Level 2 qualification in a care related subject or willingness to complete

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Join our Care team as a Health Care Assistant, where you will be given the opportunity to expand and learn clinical skills, care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and support families through difficult times.

Benefits

• 36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays and increases with long service
• Paid travel time and mileage allowance
• Flexible working patterns

Pension

Keep your NHS pension or join our contributory pension scheme.

Training and career development

You will have a Level 2 qualification in a care related subject, or a willingness to complete, and experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the capability to interact with teams and families at all levels with the ability to work in collaboration with other professionals.

Responsibilities

This role requires a flexible approach to working and will be led by the needs of the case load. There will also be potential opportunities to work in the community as the Demelza Care at Home service expands. Shifts will include rotation onto days, nights, weekends and public holidays, for which additional enhancement payments will be made.