Healthcare Assistant

AVS Newcastle ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join their dedicated team in Nottingham. This role involves providing essential support to individuals in crisis, ensuring they receive the care they need to stay out of hospital. As part of a collaborative team, you will assess client needs, develop tailored care plans, and deliver personal care, medication prompts, and emotional support. With a strong commitment to making a difference in the community, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to transform lives while working in a supportive and flexible environment. Your passion for helping others will be key to your success in this impactful position.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Mental health and wellbeing support

Collaborative team environment

Cycle2Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care required.
• Strong communication skills with health professionals are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support to clients in their homes.
• Assess client needs and develop personalized care plans.

Skills

Communication with health professionals

Diplomatic handling of service user queries

Knowledge of supporting disabled/frail users

Geographical knowledge of service area

IT literacy

Experience in social care support

Team participation

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 in health and social care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (Community based) x 2

Location: Humanity House, Colliers Way, Phoenix Park, Nottingham, with travel around the area.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract Until 30th September 2025

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £22,625 per annum

Driving: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Have you a passion for helping people in need?

We are looking for an individual with a professional and ethical approach to their work to join our Health and Local Crisis Response Team as a Healthcare Assistant in Nottingham. If you love helping people in need and transforming their lives, this great opportunity to join an ambitious and worldwide recognised charity might be for you!

A day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant will involve:

• Providing invaluable contribution to the Community Crisis Support Service and its users.
• Providing short term crisis support to people in their homes, helping to keep them out of hospital.
• Assessing clients' needs and developing a care plan to fit them.
• Providing support with personal care, medication prompts, end of life care, light meal and drinks preparation, and emotional support.

About The Team

Sometimes a little help can go a long way. The Health and Care Team are dedicated to making the 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.

To Be a Successful Healthcare Assistant, You'll Need:

• 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 supporting 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 a vehicle, ability to use the vehicle on a daily basis for service user visits
• Willingness to work flexible hours

A full Job description and Person Specification which includes a list of the essential criteria for the role are available for download.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2025.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.

In Return For Your Commitment And Expertise, You'll Get:

• 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: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

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, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network, and Youth Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders