Health Care Assistant - Complex Care Team

Job overview

If you care for others without a second thought and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference Complex Care could be the right choice for you. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Health Care Assistants with a positive attitude and compassion to join the Complex Care Team to support children and young people with complex medical needs in their own homes and education settings.

You should be able to demonstrate a willingness and commitment to team working and have good communication skills. Level 3 NVQ in health and social care is essential.

Successful applicants will complete a competency-based training programme and will have the opportunity to complete the Care Certificate developed by Skills for Care, skills for health and Health Education England, which will equip them with the fundamental skills needed to provide quality care.  You will have access to the NHS pension scheme and health service discounts.

We have several positions available which will involve shift work including days, nights and weekends.  Our office is based in Congleton but the care packages are based within East Cheshire so the ability to travel is essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jane Farr, Complex Care Team Leader on 01625 663365 or 07824481772.

Hours per week: 24 (12 months fixed term)

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the holistic care of a children and young adults with complex health care needs and/or technology dependence in the Clients own home. Following a period of competency based training and supervision; HCA’s will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care following client care plans and East Cheshire Trust policy, procedures and guidelines. The post- holder will be working in conjunction with the family, other carers, health care professionals’ and teachers to ensure a holistic approach to the child / young person’s care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.