Healthcare Assistant

States of Guernsey; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Corbiere Ward. This role involves supporting dementia patients with daily living activities and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal applicant will be reliable and self-motivated, with an understanding of care values. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary of £29,348 to £34,356 a year.

Benefits

Attractive relocation policy

Modern facilities

Excellent training support

Qualifications

• Understanding of HSCs CARE values.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and report changes in patient presentation.
• Promote high-quality care through professional behaviors.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Literacy and numeracy

Job description

Job Summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join Corbiere Ward. Corbiere Ward is a 20‑bedded unit that provides nursing care for people living with dementia whose needs cannot be met at home or in a community care setting. The post holder will carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse, with minimal supervision. They will ensure high‑quality individualised care is delivered to service users living with advanced dementia and other mental‑health diagnoses, maintaining privacy and dignity. The post holder will demonstrate skills to new or less experienced members of staff and participate in ward‑based induction and orientation programmes. They are responsible for ensuring that all mandatory and statutory training is current and will contribute to the principles of our CARE values.

About Us

The Island of Guernsey lies in the English Channel, 50 km off the north‑west coast of France and 120 km from the English coast. With a population of around 63,000, our Health and Social Care Service works across multiple agencies to deliver inclusive and high‑quality care. We offer an attractive relocation policy, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £29,348 to £34,356 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: K0005-25-0159

Job Locations

• Princess Elizabeth Hospital
• Le Vauquiedor
• St. Martin
• Guernsey
• GY4 6UU

Job Description

• Support patients/service users in undertaking activities of daily living within care plans.
• Monitor and report changes in patient/service user presentation to the staff member in charge and take appropriate action.
• Follow all relevant policies and procedures.
• Report issues of concern in line with policy and contribute to any Quality and Safety processes.
• Build a rapport with patients/service users and their support network, communicating with them in a way that respects their views.
• Use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of complex and challenging situations.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given in accordance with agreed policy and standards.
• Communicate to patients/service users and relatives compassionately, in a confidential and sensitive professional manner.
• Acknowledge and respect language and cultural differences of patients/service users, their support networks and colleagues.
• Promote high‑quality care through the role modelling of professional behaviours.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and service users.
• Take accountability for own decisions and actions.
• Organise own workload and tasks, prioritising as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of the CARE values.
• Contribute to effective team working through communication with others in a constructive way, offering support and assistance and making suggestions for the improvement of care delivery.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Understand the role of a range of professionals from other service areas who may be participating in the care of a patient/service user.
• Use public funds and equipment responsibly and appropriately.
• Use consumables appropriately, monitoring stock and minimising waste.
• Handle valuables in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• Undertake the Care Certificate and Band 3 Competency Pathway within a specified time scale.
• Complete training in accordance with the Statutory, Mandatory and Essential to Role Training Policy.
• Participate in supervisory one‑to‑one meetings and HSCs Values‑Based Appraisal process, developing plans to meet personal and organisational objectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop new knowledge and skills, applying this to practice and sharing with colleagues as appropriate.
• Participate in the induction, orientation and development of new staff, students and any voluntary workers.
• Be involved in HSC quality improvement initiatives and audits to improve patient safety and care.

Person Specification

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE values.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Self‑motivated and able to use initiative.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).

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.

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 on the Criminal records checks for overseas applicants page.

Additional Information

For any additional information or clarification, please refer to the Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Certificate of Sponsorship sections above.

Employer Details

Employer name: States of Guernsey

Address: Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU

Employer's website: https://www.gov.gg/