Health Care Assistant - EIMC

Integrated Care System; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support patients in their recovery journey. The role involves providing personal care, promoting mobility, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent, along with good communication and organizational skills. This position is key in enhancing patient independence in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexibility in work hours

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients in line with care plans.
• Assist in promoting patient mobility, independence, and rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Good communication

Basic IT skills

Good organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Care Certificate

Job description

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant - EIMC

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Are you a compassionate, motivated individual looking to take the next steps in your career?

Join our dynamic and supportive Enhanced Intermediate Care Unit (EIMC) where your contribution will make a real difference in the recovery and independence of our patients.

As a band 3 Health Care Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting patients during their recovery journey. Our EIMC provides short term person-centred care that helps to avoid unnecessary admission but also facilitates early discharge.

Changes to the UK immigration policy introduced on the 9th April 2025, increased the minimum salary threshold for certificates of sponsorship applications for Health and Care Worker Visa from £23,200 (£11.90 per hour) to £25,000 (£12.82 per hour). For further information on the Health and Care Worker visa, please visit the Home Office website.

As per Agenda for Change, if you are new to the NHS your starting salary would be £24,937 (minimum Band 3 salary point from 1st April 2025 in line with National Living Wage requirements). This salary point is below the new minimum threshold, and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. For further information please check the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook on the NHS Employers website.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapist and doctors to deliver high quality care. This role is ideal for HCAs with experience or interest in rehabilitation, reablement or intermediate care services. You will be required to work days/ nights/ weekends and Bank Holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to patient in line with care plans.
• Assist in promoting patient mobility, independence, and rehabilitation goals.
• Observe and record vital signs, promptly reporting concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to provide holistic care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team
• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust