In-Home Crisis Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant for the Urgent Community Response team. The role focuses on personal care, end of life support, wound care and night-sits, working alongside nurses and therapists to keep patients safe at home and avoid hospital admission.

The service runs 8am to 8pm every day of the year, so weekend working is expected. A full driving licence and vehicle access are required, and applicants must pass occupational health

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• GCSE grade C in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Personal care for patients in their own homes during crises.
• Medication support, meal preparation and prompting prescribed exercise programmes.
• Wound care and injections, supporting community nursing teams.
• Supporting people at the end of life.
• Providing prescribed equipment.
• Completing night-sits.
• Keeping people safe at home and avoiding unnecessary hospital admission.
• Supporting early discharge from hospital and in-patient units.
• Contributing to care pathways for long-term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation.
• Working with health professionals and agencies to provide an integrated service.
• Referring people on to other appropriate services as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Observational skills

Motivation & empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (C)

Job description

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant for the Urgent Community Response team. The role focuses on personal care, end of life support, wound care and night-sits, working alongside nurses and therapists to keep patients safe at home and avoid hospital admission.

The service runs 8am to 8pm every day of the year, so weekend working is expected. A full driving licence and vehicle access are required, and applicants must pass occupational health