Healthcare Assistant

AVS Newcastle ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support community members in crisis. The role involves providing in-home care to prevent hospital admissions. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in health and social care and a commitment to compassionate work. This fixed-term role offers an annual salary of £22,932 - £23,304 and includes numerous benefits like generous holiday and wellbeing support.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working opportunities

Access to wellbeing support

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills with health professionals.
• Ability to manage service user queries professionally.
• Experience in delivering personal care and medication prompts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Community Crisis Support Service.
• Provide short-term crisis care in clients' homes.
• Assess client needs and create tailored care plans.

Skills

Communication with health professionals

Diplomatic handling of queries

Knowledge of assisting disabled individuals

Geographical knowledge of service area

IT literacy

Social care experience

Team participation

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant (Community based)
Location: Nottingham (NG8 6AT) with travel around the area
Salary: £22,932 - £23,304 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (31st December 2025)
Driving: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Have you got a passion for helping people in need? In Nottingham we're looking for someone with a professional and ethical approach to their work to join our Health and Local Crisis Response Team. Do you love helping people in need and transform their lives? If so then this is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and worldwide recognised charity.

Responsibilities

• Providing invaluable contribution to the Community Crisis Support Service and its users.
• Providing short-term crisis care in people\'s homes to help prevent hospital and care home admissions, supporting individuals to remain safely in their communities across Rushcliffe, Nottingham North East, and Nottingham North West.
• Assessing clients\' needs and develop a care plan to fit them.
• Providing support with personal care, medication prompts, end of life care, light meal and drinks preparation.

About the team

Sometimes a little help can go a long way. The Health and Care Team are dedicated to making lives of vulnerable people a little bit better. We\'re a small team dotted all over the country that shares the same goal - to help those that need it most. From picking up groceries to helping out around the house, we\'re there to make a difference. There\'s nothing better than knowing the time we spent with someone made them feel safer, happier, and more able to deal with crisis.

Qualifications & Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care
• Ability to communicate with health and social care professionals
• Ability to deal with service user queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner
• Knowledge of assisting service users, who may be disabled and/or frail, cognitively impaired
• Good geographical knowledge of the service catchment area
• IT literate
• Knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care
• Good working experience of the delivery of social care support including personal care, feeding and medication prompting
• Participation in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Full driving licence holder and access to vehicle, ability to use the vehicle daily for service user visits
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Application

Interested? Closing date for applications is 23.59 on 23rd September 2025.

Benefits

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Value our mission in a collaborative team.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network. Plus our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world\'s emergency responders

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