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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Health Care Assistant to provide compassionate care for vulnerable adults. This role offers a fast-track Care Assistant program with specialized training, leading to a Care Skills Certificate recognized nationwide. You'll gain valuable skills in caring for patients with tracheostomies and ventilated patients, with opportunities for salary increases based on training completion. Join a leading provider of high-quality care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for others and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet personal care needs of residents professionally and compassionately.
• Complete documentation promptly and escalate health concerns to the nurse.
• Perform tasks as instructed by the nurse in charge.

Skills

Caring for vulnerable adults

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Company’s name: NHS Jobs

Job location: Surrey

Salary: £12.25 to £13.25 an hour

Job sector: Health Care

Job reference: E0429-25-0022

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About the Job: Health Care Assistant needed in NHS Jobs

• Are you ambitious and have an interest in caring for vulnerable adults? Would you like to earn up to £12.50 per hour within the first 12 to 18 months, and learn valuable specialised clinical skills? Our fast-track Care Assistant programme is now open to new applicants, with all specialised training provided.
  • You will start as a Care Assistant and learn essential care skills in the first three months. Upon completion, you will obtain your Care Skills Certificate, recognised nationwide.
  • You will then learn how to care for patients with tracheostomies. Once trained and competent, your hourly rate will increase.
  • Finally, you will learn to care for ventilated patients. After training and competence, your hourly rate will rise to £12.50 or more, with annual salary reviews at Fairlie Healthcare.

Main duties of the job

• Meet the personal care needs of Residents professionally and compassionately, adhering to the Homes' core values and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers.
• Complete documentation promptly, including personal care charts, and escalate concerns about Residents’ health and wellbeing to the nurse in charge.
• Perform other tasks as instructed by the nurse in charge of the shift.

About us

The Fairlie Healthcare Group, established in 1999, is a leading provider of high-quality care, specialising in adults with neurological conditions, tracheostomies, and ventilator support.

Our career pathway allows individuals with various skills and experiences to progress, gaining specialist competencies and personal development.

We are seeking dedicated staff to join us on this journey.

Job description & responsibilities

Same as above, focusing on caring for vulnerable adults, training, and duties.

Person Specification

Experience

• A passion for caring for others
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Ability to work well in a team
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is advantageous but not essential