Trainee Nursing Assistant

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Walsall is seeking a Trainee Nursing Assistant to embody kindness and ensure residents' care planning arrangements. You will assist in administering medications, wound care, and other clinical tasks under nurse supervision. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and a background in leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Background in Health & Social Care with leadership responsibilities.
• Prior leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering medicines under nurse supervision.
• Support wound care and catheter care.
• Contribute to clinical tasks under supervision.
• Support person-centred care planning.
• Maintain resident wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient care

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Trainee Nursing Assistant at HC-One, you will be a role model, embodying kindness in every aspect of your work in our Memory Care, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will help ensure residents’ care planning arrangements are delivered impeccably, support residents’ choice and independence, and keep resident wellbeing at the forefront whether you’re assisting with a nursing task delegated to you, reporting an accident, or spending time with someone showing dementia symptoms.

Main duties

This is a new Trainee Nursing Assistant role created to upskill Senior Care Assistants and develop them to take on responsibilities similar to a Nursing Assistant. The role will assist in tasks such as administering medicines, wound care, catheter care and other direct clinical tasks under the supervision and guidance of a qualified nurse. A salary increase is provided upon successful completion of the development program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering medicines under supervision of a qualified nurse
• Support wound care and catheter care as directed
• Contribute to direct clinical tasks under supervision
• Support care planning processes to reflect person-centred care
• Help maintain resident wellbeing and safety

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: S/NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Desirable: S/NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Experience: Essential – background in Health & Social Care with leadership responsibilities around administering medicines and leading a shift
• Desirable: Prior leadership experience in a similar role

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, our mission is to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, aiming to be the first-choice care provider for Families, Colleagues and Commissioners in the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13.97 to £14.32 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 66076

Job location: 80 Valley Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3ER

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