Healthcare Assistant

Are you a compassionate, reliable team player who thrives on making a real difference? If you’re empathetic, honest, and always up for learning, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to excel in your career.

We’re looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team and support our service users in the Bedford region (MK43). You’ll work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

We recruit specifically for each of our service users, matching not only clinical skills, but personalities and lifestyle too. Our experienced nursing team will provide you with full client-specific training. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive team and hone your skills in complex care, with outstanding 24/7 clinical support at your fingertips.

In the ever-changing world of complex care in the community, you’ll make a real difference with HASCS.

Role Responsibilities

As a healthcare assistant in this package of care you will:

• Support patients with their physical care needs, including personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort.
• Deliver person-centered care according to individual bespoke care plans.
• Promote independence and respect each patient’s spiritual, psychological, and cultural needs.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Assist with communication between patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Administer prescribed medication or clinical tasks after completing our advanced training and competency sign off.
• Monitor and report any changes in patient condition to the Regional Nurse Manager.
• Contribute to a supportive, high-standard care environment.
  
  

Clinical Skills

Please note we will provide service user specific training once you are allocated to a package of care

Personal Attributes

The Successful Applicant In This Role Will Be

• Reliable and committed.
• Dedicated and flexible.
• A good communicator skills including verbal and written.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Passionate, dedicated, and empathetic.
• A driving licence is preferred for this role.
• Experience is not essential for this position but transferable skills will be important.
• Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
  
  

Pay Rates

• £14.00/hour during weekdays day shifts
• £15.00/hour during weekday night shifts and all day Saturdays
• £16.00/hour during all day Sundays
• £26.00/hour during all day Bank holidays
• £9.00/hour Sleeping Nights
  
  

Working Pattern

Whether you’re looking for full time, part time or bank, we’d love to hear from you.

• Day Shift: 8am – 8pm
• Night Shift: 8pm – 8am
  
  

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Refer a Friend and Earn
• £150 Joining Bonus
• Dedicated Welfare Team
• Company funded training and DBS
• Blue Light Card
• Career Progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported by a Nurse Line Manager and On-Call team