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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Learning & development opportunities

Cycle to Work

NHS discounts

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting Health Care Assistants for Holly/Gramer House, an overnight respite service for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will assist with personal care, implement care plans, and support therapeutic activities to promote health, dignity and well-being.

This role involves shifts across days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Full training, a comprehensive induction and Care Certificate are provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resilient and motivated candidate required.
• Previous experience in learning disability services preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to children with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily living activities.
• Support clinical interventions under supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Motivated

Job description

Health Care Assistant | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Company:

Company: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

We are seeking compassionate, resilient and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. Holly / Gramer House is a nurse led, overnight respite service and you will support children and young people with learning disabilities, complex health needs and / or challenging behaviour. You will assist with day-to-day personal care, implement individual care plans and support therapeutic activities that promote health, independence, dignity, well-being and positive outcomes.

You will contribute to managing complex health needs, including assisting with clinical interventions under supervision and supporting children engage positively in their environment. Building trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues will be a key part of your role.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone whose passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, while developing their own skills and experience in a supportive healthcare environment.

Previous experience working in learning disability services is preferable but not essential, full training will be provided. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and a commitment to completing the Care Certificate is essential. As the service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week you will be expected to work shifts across days , nights, weekends and bank holidays.

If you have any queries please contact the service and ask to speak to the nurse in charge

Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to children with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Assist with personal care, mobility and daily living activities.

Support clinical interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Help children manage challenging behaviours in a positive and supportive way

Encourage independence and participation in therapeutic and recreational activities

Contribute to household tasks including menu planning, shopping, laundry and cleaning to ensure a safe, comfortable and homely environment

Maintain clear and accurate records and contribute to care planning

Promote dignity respect and safe guarding at all times

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

This role can be physically demanding and requires a good level of physical fitness. You will be required to engage in physical activities, move around frequently and respond to the children's needs throughout your shift.

This advert closes on Saturday 19 Sep 2026

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Coventry , North Warwickshire & Rugby, South Warwi

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust