Health Care Assistant Northampton, England
Job description
Job description
Salary: From £9.50 Per Hour
Hours/Shift Pattern:12 Hours Shift, 48, 36 or 24 Hours.
Location: Spinney Hill, Northampton
Reports to: Line Manager
**Please note - all applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and we are not accepting students who can work less than 24 hours per week **
Main duties of the role
· Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients
· Assisting other members of staff in the giving of care
· Assist patients with communication and enable them to manage situations
· Deliver individual or group therapies for patients in line with their care plan
· Use a variety of communication skills with patients, in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture
· Promote and assist residents to maintain their personal hygiene, cleanliness, and appearance
· Accompany residents on outings to local areas of interest, facilitating their enjoyment of the local shops and amenities.
Qualifications
Applications must have the following:
Essential
- Qualifications GCSE or equivalent grade A to C In English and Maths
- To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work
- Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Demonstrates and recognises difference and doesn't discriminate because of these differences
- Genuine interest in working with service user group
Person Specifications e.g. skills/qualities
Applications must have the following:
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Effective Communication, both verbal and non-verbal
- Written Skills
- Able to assist others in the delivery of care
- Able to work with/without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise and organise own work, whilst also supporting others
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting families and carers
Benefits Package
We will offer you:
- Competitive Salaries
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- Access to our prestigious learning and development initiative
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply above.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Full-time
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NORTHAMPTON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
