Healthcare Assistant

Nurseline Healthcare; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseline Healthcare is seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide tailored, compassionate care in schools, supported living, residential settings and individuals' homes across our community. You may work short shifts of 4-8 hours or longer, helping people live independently and with dignity.

You will assist with daily living, promote independence, and support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in healthcare.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not mandatory if five years of experience).
• Valid driving licence (manual preferred).
• Experience in schools, supported living, and residential care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, and promoting independence.
• Work with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, severe mental health, challenging behavior, and eating disorders.
• Support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their quality of life.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all service users.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide tailored compassionate care in various settings, supporting individuals to live independently and with dignity within their communities. You may be required to work a short (4-8 hour) or longer shifts., Provide high-quality care to individuals in schools, supported living, residential settings and individuals' homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, and promoting independence.
• Work with individuals with learning dissabilities, autism, severe mental health, challenging behavior, and eating disorders.
• Support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their quality of life.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all service users.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in healthcare.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not mandatory if five years of experience).
• Valid driving license (manual preferred).
• Experience in schools, supported living, and residential care.
• Clean Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Ability to handle last-minute changes and cover shifts on short notice, showcasing calmness and efficiency in dynamic healthcare environments.

Join Nurseline Healthcare to provide compassionate, high quality care to individuals with complex needs in schools, hospitals, supported living, residential settings and in their homes for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health.

Join Our Mission at Nurseline Healthcare

Empowering Independence, Championing Compassion At Nurseline Healthcare, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion, Impact, and Community-values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.