As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide tailored compassionate care primarily in the homes of individuals and supporting them to live independently and with dignity within their communities. You may be required to work a short (4–8 hour) or longer shifts. Shift patterns vary depending on the care package and support needs of each person we support.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals’ homes and within their communities.
• Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
• Adapt care and support plans to meet the diverse needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Engage in proactive communication with families and care teams to ensure effective care delivery.
• Support individuals in temporary residential placements or their own homes.
• Preform household chores such as laundry, cleaning and food shopping.
• Manage and support individuals with budgeting and financial management.
• Assists with all aspects of personal care, indulging hygiene, dressing and feeding.
• Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
• Plan, participate in and budget for community activities.
• Maintain accurate records and clear communication with the brand team and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).
• Minimum 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
• Business Car Insurance would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving license would be advantageous.

Candidate Traits and Competencies:

• Empathetic and able to adapt to the individuals’ environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Open to feedback and able to incorporate it positively.
• Friendly, understanding, and capable of addressing issues proactively.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support the varied and complex needs of our families.
• A growth mindset with a passion for making a significant impact on the lives of the families we support.
• Positive risk taking and reducing excessive restrictions to enhance the quality of life for those in care.
• A proactive communicator dedicated to high-quality, compassionate, and person-centered care.

What We Offer:

• Mileage allowance
• Refer-a-friend bonus – incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
• Tax relief – the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).
• 1st DBS is free.