Now Hiring: Health Care Assistant in Surrey (Visa Sponsorship Offered)

Digitaltidewave; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to earn competitive wages while gaining valuable clinical skills through a fast-track training program. You will start your journey by learning essential care skills, obtaining a nationally recognized Care Skills Certificate, and progressing to specialized care for patients with tracheostomies and ventilator support. Join a passionate team committed to providing high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for others and great communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal care needs of residents are met professionally.
• Complete documentation accurately and escalate health concerns.
• Perform tasks as instructed by the nurse in charge.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Caring Attitude

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: E0429-25-0021

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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 in the process? Our fast-track Care Assistant programme is now open to new applicants, we provide all specialised training.
• You will start as a Care Assistant and learn essential care skills in the first three months. At the end of that, you will obtain your Care Skills Certificate, which is recognised nationwide.
• You will then learn how to care for patients with tracheostomies. Once training is completed and you are fully competent, your hourly rate will go up.
• Finally, you will learn how to care for ventilated patients. Once training is completed and you are fully competent, your hourly rate will go up to £12.50 or probably more, as salaries are reviewed annually at Fairlie Healthcare.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the personal care needs of Residents are met and that assigned duties are executed in a professional and caring manner, giving due regard to the Homes core values and values framework and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers.
• Ensure documentation is completed in a timely fashion, including personal care charts for Residents that reflect the care delivered, and escalate concerns regarding a Resident's health and wellbeing to the nurse in charge at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Complete other assigned tasks not directly related to care as instructed by the nurse in charge of the shift.

About us

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.

Our new career pathway allows you to progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.

We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.

Job description and responsibilities

Are you ambitious and interested 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? We provide all specialised training through our fast-track Care Assistant programme.

• Start as a Care Assistant, learning essential care skills in the first three months, and obtain your Care Skills Certificate, recognised nationwide.
• Learn to care for patients with tracheostomies; upon full competence, your hourly rate increases.
• Learn to care for ventilated patients; upon full competence, your hourly rate increases to £12.50 or more, with annual salary reviews at Fairlie Healthcare.

Typical duties include:

• Meeting the personal care needs of Residents professionally and compassionately, adhering to the home's core values and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct.
• Completing documentation accurately and promptly, including personal care charts, and escalating concerns to the nurse in charge.
• Performing other tasks as instructed by the nurse in charge.

Person Specification

Experience

• A passion for caring for others
• Great communication skills
• A positive attitude
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is advantageous but not essential.