Home-Based Community Health Assistant (Band 3)

Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care Nhs Trust; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

NHS pension

Flexible working

Staff networks

Wellbeing opportunities

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to join our Neighbourhood Teams in Worcestershire. You will deliver patient-centered home care, supporting independence and wellbeing under supervision of qualified nurses and therapists.

The post is a six-month fixed-term contract with potential to work across county locations. Shifts are rostered across 07:30-18:30, with flexible working options and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older adults in health or social care.
• Clear and effective English communication in speaking and writing.
• Willing to undertake training and meet Care Certificate timelines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support in patients' homes according to care plans.
• Record and monitor vital signs and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care as prescribed.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and other staff to ensure safe, quality care.

Job description

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to join our Neighbourhood Teams in Worcestershire. You will deliver patient-centered home care, supporting independence and wellbeing under supervision of qualified nurses and therapists.

The post is a six-month fixed-term contract with potential to work across county locations. Shifts are rostered across 07:30-18:30, with flexible working options and development opportunities.