Healthcare Assistant

Catalyst Care Group; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver person-centered care in clients' homes. You will support individuals with complex needs and assist them in living independently with dignity. Applicants should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and preferably an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. This role offers flexible working hours, mileage allowance, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free DBS

Flexible working hours

Specialist training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviors that challenge, and autism.
• Full UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals’ homes.
• Engage in proactive communication with families and care teams.
• Support individuals with budgeting and financial management.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

At Leaf Complex Care, 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.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide tailored compassionate care primarily in the homes of individuals and supporting them to live independently and with dignity within their communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals’ homes and within their communities.
• Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
• Adapt care and support plans to meet the diverse needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Engage in proactive communication with families and care teams to ensure effective care delivery.
• Support individuals in temporary residential placements or their own homes.
• Perform household chores such as laundry, cleaning and food shopping.
• Manage and support individuals with budgeting and financial management.
• Assists with all aspects of personal care, indulging hygiene, dressing and feeding.
• Plan, participate in and budget for community activities.
• Maintain accurate records and clear communication with the brand team and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
• Business Car Insurance would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving license would be preferred.

Candidate Traits and Competencies

• Empathetic and able to adapt to the individuals’ environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Open to feedback and able to incorporate it positively.
• Friendly, understanding, and capable of addressing issues proactively.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support the varied and complex needs of our families.
• A growth mindset with a passion for making a significant impact on the lives of the families we support.
• Positive risk taking and reducing excessive restrictions to enhance the quality of life for those in care.
• A proactive communicator dedicated to high-quality, compassionate, and person-centered care.

What We Offer

Financial & Practical Support

• Mileage allowance
• Refer-a-friend bonus – incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
• Tax relief – the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).

Development & Support

• On-shift support and guidance through the on-call system.
• Regular supervisions.
• Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.
• All mandatory training is free.

Work-Life Balance and Community

• Flexible working hours – option to choose shifts based on availability.
• Recognition programmes – celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.
• Social events – opportunities to connect and build team spirit.
• Free DBS.