Ward Healthcare Assistant – Compassionate Care & Growth

Circle Health Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards. This full-time, permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary of £24,947 per year.

You will support patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort, collaborate with nurses and doctors, and help maintain clinical areas. A caring, compassionate approach is essential, with NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate when needed.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, including documenting intake.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Record routine observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
• Support basic clinical procedures (wound care setup, catheter care, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment for patient use.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Follow instructions

Literacy

Numeracy

Moving and handling

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Circle Health Group's Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards. This full-time, permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary of £24,947 per year.

You will support patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort, collaborate with nurses and doctors, and help maintain clinical areas. A caring, compassionate approach is essential, with NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care desirable.