Healthcare Assistant (Zero Hour) - Stevenage

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Prometheus Safe and Secure is seeking a Healthcare Assistant on a zero-hours basis to support qualified nurses with patient transfers and provide compassionate care. You will assist during transfers, deliver crisis intervention, and drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe and timely journeys while maintaining dignity and safety for patients.

The role requires Enhanced DBS clearance for adults and children, a full UK driving licence with minimal points, and right to work in the UK without

Qualifikationen

• Enhanced DBS clearance for adults and children.
• Full UK driving licence (manual/automatic) with six or fewer points.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Aufgaben

• Assist qualified nurses with safe patient transfers and movement.
• Provide compassionate care to maintain dignity and comfort in challenging situations.
• Deliver crisis intervention and reassurance for patients with mental health needs.
• Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe and timely journeys.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Crisis support

De-escalation

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Documentation

Jobbeschreibung

This zero-hours Healthcare Assistant post sits with Prometheus Safe and Secure, a provider working with the NHS, police, prisons and courts. The role centres on helping qualified nurses move patients safely, offering reassurance and crisis support, and driving ambulances when needed. It covers secure mental health transfers, hospital bed-watch and support in places of safety, with handovers and risk records completed. Enhanced DBS checks for adults and children, a full UK licence and right to work without sponsorship are required.

What the job involves

• Assist qualified nurses with safe patient transfers, handling every move with care
• Deliver compassionate care that maintains dignity and comfort, even in challenging situations
• Provide crisis intervention and reassurance for patients with mental health difficulties
• Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe, smooth and timely journeys
• Complete accurate handovers and paperwork, recording risk histories and current presentations
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, acting in the patient's best interests
• Apply de-escalation techniques and approved interventions in line with training and policy
• Follow safeguarding procedures for children and adults
• Support safe patient movement in line with risk assessments and care plans
• Check vehicles and equipment before each journey and report issues promptly
• Communicate with patients, colleagues and external professionals, promoting equality and respect
• Take part in mandatory training, team meetings and professional reviews

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance for both adults and children
• Full UK driving licence covering manual and automatic vehicles, with six or fewer points
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Nice to have

• Experience in a healthcare support or compliance focused role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Proactive and positive, able to work independently or as part of a team
• Well organised with good time management skills