Social Care Assistant

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Care Assistant to join the team at HMP Leeds, a busy category B prison located in Leeds Centre.  

Working on our social care unit, with capacity of 15 patients, this is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients!    Hours:   This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are usually 0700 - 20:30 Monday to Sunday - working 3 long shifts per week, although we can offer flexibility on the start and finish times.    Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience.   How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As our new Social Care Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Working on the social care unit, which has capacity of 15 males of varying ages
• Deliver social care to patients - personal care, washing, eating, toileting, wound care etc
• Work across the unit, assisting the wider team, including nurses and pharmacy as required

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our new Social Care Assistant will:

• Have experience in a care setting previously -care home, care in the community etc
• NVQ in Health & Social Care would be an advantage 
• Have experience of assisting patients with personal care, washing, feeding etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach - we want someone who really cares about others, and wants to make a difference 

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Care Assistant to join the team at HMP Leeds, a busy category B prison located in Leeds Centre.  

Working on our social care unit, with capacity of 15 patients, this is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients!    Hours:   This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are usually 0700 - 20:30 Monday to Sunday - working 3 long shifts per week, although we can offer flexibility on the start and finish times.    Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience.   How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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