Healthcare Support Worker

Active Care Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions. This role as a Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant offers an opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives through compassionate support and rehabilitation. You'll work in a nurturing environment, building strong relationships with patients while ensuring their safety and dignity. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous leave, training opportunities, and support for career development. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Access to Active Learning Hub for training

Discounts via Active Reward App

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Recognition through Active Awards

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Referral bonus up to £1000

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in providing person-centred care.
• Experience in care or mental health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build open and two-way relationships with patients.
• Support patients in their rehabilitation programs.
• Ensure safety and uphold patients' human rights.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Experience in care or mental health

Job description

Join the UK's Largest Provider of Complex Care

We proudly employ over 4,000 people and have opportunities for everyone, regardless of experience.

Position: Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants

Location: Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, Kent

We care for adults with brain injuries or neurological conditions, offering intensive rehabilitation and residential care within a 12-acre estate.

Working Hours

Full-time, 36 hours per week, with shifts from 7am to 7:30pm and 7pm to 7:30am.

Responsibilities

1. Build open and two-way relationships with patients.
2. Support patients in their rehabilitation programs.
3. Establish effective communication methods, reducing barriers as needed.
4. Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
5. Report and record work activities accurately.
6. Ensure safety and uphold patients' human rights.

Requirements

1. Genuine interest in providing person-centred care.
2. Experience in care or mental health is advantageous but not essential.
3. Must undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and are a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Access to Active Learning Hub for training and development
• Discounts via Active Reward App
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Nest Personal Pension
• Medicash Health Plan
• Recognition through Active Awards
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• Referral bonus up to £1000
• Support from leadership for career development