Healthcare Assistant Days - Luton *DRIVER REQUIRED*

The Disabilities Trust; Hitchin; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in neurological care as a Healthcare Assistant, where you will provide expert and compassionate care to clients with neurological conditions. This role offers opportunities for professional growth with the added benefits of weekend and night shift enhancements.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Pension contributions

Blue Light Card discounts

Perkbox benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye voucher scheme

Long service and staff awards

Free uniform and parking

Qualifications

• Team experience and care delivery experience required.
• Commitment to QCF studies aiming for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Support clients' cognitive, social, emotional, and physical recovery.
• Monitor clients' well-being and report changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

IT Skills

Education

S/NVQ Level 2 or relevant training

S/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Day shifts DRIVER REQUIRED

£11.60 - £12.02 per hour + 30% enhancements on weekends

3 x 12-hour shifts per week - 7.45am - 8.45pm

Location: Hitchin, SG4 8BY

Why join us?

If you are passionate about providing expert and compassionate care and looking to develop your career as a Healthcare Assistant in the field of Neurological care, Brainkind Stagenhoe offers an excellent opportunity for you!

About us:

Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over with various neurological conditions. We provide care to optimise health and wellbeing, maximize independence, and support emotional and social needs. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and improve the lives of people with neurological conditions or brain injuries. Due to the location, your own transport is required, and we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

About the role:

• Work with team members to ensure optimal cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and functional recovery. Implement and reinforce rehabilitation goals, strategies, and procedures.
• Monitor clients' physical and emotional well-being, alert senior colleagues to changes, and assist in maintaining morale through communication and contact.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Review and suggest improvements to enhance individuals' experiences, challenge practices as appropriate, and support junior and new staff.
• Promote choice in care delivery, facilitate concerns and complaints, and support service users' views and experiences.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensure confidentiality, and undertake additional reasonable tasks as needed.

About you:

• S/NVQ / QCF Level 2 or relevant training (desirable).
• S/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, with commitment to QCF studies aiming for Level 3.
• Proven team experience and care delivery experience.
• Good communication skills, numeracy, literacy, and IT skills including internet, email, and Word.

Enhancements:

• Night shifts (8.00 pm to 6.00 am): 30%
• Weekend shifts (Friday midnight to Sunday midnight): 30%
• Public Holidays (24 hours): 60%

Rewards:

• 35 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
• Pension contributions.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Perkbox benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Eye voucher scheme.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Free uniform and parking.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button. We are shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis until the role is filled, so apply promptly. All successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including references and DBS/PVG checks.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting employees from all backgrounds.