Healthcare Assistant

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Band 2 Health Care Assistant for Ward 33 Acute Stroke Unit. The role involves assisting patients with personal care, helping prevent pressure sore development, and supporting mobility. Candidates must have prior experience in healthcare or social care and should provide an application demonstrating relevant qualifications. The Trust offers comprehensive training and support for a positive working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction

Mentorship support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Healthcare/Social Care is required.
• Must demonstrate how you meet the person specification for the post.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene needs and personal care.
• Prevent pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Improve patient mobility through prescribed exercises.
• Undertake clerical duties in support of the Ward Clerk.

Skills

Eager to learn

Kind and supportive

Positive team member

Job description

Overview

Ward 33 Acute Stroke Unit is seeking a Band 2 Health Care Assistant. Candidates should be eager to learn, kind, supportive to patients, families and colleagues and a positive team member. This Trust offers full support in settling into your new role, comprehensive training, an induction period and a mentor to guide your learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (including emptying catheter bags).
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.
• Enable patients to maintain or improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
• Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service.

Qualifications

You must have previous experience working in Healthcare/Social Care. A completed application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification for the post will be required for shortlisting. Only candidates who provide a fully completed application form will be considered.

Benefits

Full and comprehensive training and induction, mentorship support, opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing a compassionate, caring, and safe environment for patients.

Application Deadline: This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026.