Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Health Care Assistant in the community? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care.
Date : 5th June 2025
Time : 09:00 am - 16:00 pm (Come prepared to be interviewed on the day)
Morning registration: 9:00 AM -10:00 AM (We wont accept candidatesfor the morning session after this time)
Morning Interview : 10 am - 12:30 pm
Afternoon registration: 12:30 - 13:00pm (We wont accept candidates for the afternoon session after this time)
Afternoon Interview : 13:00- 16:00 pm
Address : Admin block at Twinwoods - North Bedfordshire, Twinwoods, Milton Rd, Clapham, Whitchurch ward, MK41 6AT
Role : Band 3 Healthcare Assistant
The event is an all day event. Candidates need to register for either the morning session / the afternoon session. Failure to register during the registration periods will mean inability to take part in interview.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a MDT team in which you will receive clinical and managerial support, which is also part of a wider MDT team that is aligned to social care professionals in reflection of the NHS 10 year plan.
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual.
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Further Information:
Melanie Harris 07773 205181
About us
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location: North Bedfordshire
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location: North Bedfordshire
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 32 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
- Completed a recent Care Certificate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Be able to manoeuvre patients safely, as required.
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 32 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
- Completed a recent Care Certificate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Be able to manoeuvre patients safely, as required.
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
