Healthcare Assistant - 12 month FTC

Job summary

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to work as part of the Responsive Services team in First Community Health and Care. Responsive Services include, the Virtual Ward, Intermediate Care Team, Referral Hub and Urgent Community Response team.

The Health Care Assistant will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants and Administrative Staff. The post of Health Care Assistant involves supporting patients to carry out and progress treatment programmes in patients own home as directed by qualified staff.

This is a fixed term job for 12 months to work on a project to support patients who have fallen in their homes. This will involve supporting them off the floor with appropriate equipment, carrying out safety checks and liaising with clinicians to support the patient and arrange the required assessments and follow up.

Due to nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to drive and have access to a car suitable for business use. The use of public transport to complete this role is not possible due to the area that we cover.

The service operates from 08:00-20:00 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

Central to this role are:

• An interest in working in rehabilitation of patients in the home setting to improve patients independence and achieve their goals
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Must be able to manage time effectively
• You must be a car driver and have access to a car

If you would like to discuss the role further and have any questions then please contact Sarah ONeill.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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