Healthcare Assistant | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join their Brent Community Nursing Twilight and Night Service. This role involves providing crucial care to patients in their own homes under the supervision of qualified professionals. Candidates with NVQ level 3 in health and social care and a valid UK driving license are preferred. The position offers flexible working options, comprehensive training, and development opportunities. Enjoy joining a team that cares for both patients and employee welfare.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving license.
• 12 months acute or community experience preferred.
• Motivated and able to deliver personalized care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under guidance of a registered nurse or health professional.
• Become proficient in specific area through competency assessments.
• Support Community Nursing Team to meet key performance indicators.

Skills

Ability to deliver holistic healthcare

Team player

Proficient in patient care

Education

NVQ level 3 in health and social care

Tools

Car for business use

Job description

Overview

We are looking for exceptional Band 3 Health Care Assistants who are looking to progress to Apprenticeship Nursing Associate or a qualified Band 4 Apprentice Nursing Associate to join us in our Brent Community Nursing Twilight and Night Service. The service is run from 4.00pm to midnight and from midnight to 8:30am including weekends and Bank Holidays. This is a fixed post position with the possibility of the post becoming permanent in Brent at the end of this contract.

You should hold NVQ level 3 in health and social care and have a minimum of 12 months acute or community experience. If you are a motivated team player and want to excel in delivering exceptional holistic healthcare to a diverse patient group in their own home, we want to hear from you.

Previous experience of working in the NHS is essential, community experience is desirable but training will be given. Car driving is required. As a Health Care assistant, you will be directly involved in facilitating and shaping self-care for patients with long term conditions in order to help keep them as well as possible in their own homes.

We are committed in offering you access to learning and development to ensure your continuous professional development.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided for this post as it is not eligible.

Responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in a variety of settings including community centres, clinics and patient/carers own homes.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.

The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.

The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

Qualifications & Requirements

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (T&C’s apply)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025