Overview
The British Red Cross is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant. This is a full-time role (part-time up to 20 hours per week may be considered) based in the Community (Rushcliffe, Nottingham East and West). Travel is paid at 45p per mile. Salary: £22,932 - pro rata for less than 35 hours. A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle are required. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Location: Community (Rushcliffe, Nottingham East and West) | Travel: paid at 45p per mile | Driving: Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
As a Healthcare Assistant you will
* Provide invaluable contribution to the Community Crisis Support Service and its users.
* Provide short term crisis support to people in their homes, helping to keep them out of hospital.
* Assess clients\' needs and develop a care plan to fit them.
* Provide support with personal care, medication prompts, end of life care, light meal and drinks preparation and emotional support.
* Make follow up calls as required and assist service users with activities to re-enable their daily living skills.
* Maintain accurate and appropriate records in service users\' care plans and update office records and systems accordingly.
Hours and shifts
The vacancy is for 20-35 hours per week, across any of the hours over 7 days (Monday to Sunday). Shifts are normally 7 hours per day, with patterns including 7.00am to 2.30pm and 2.30pm to 10.00pm. Shifts operate on a 4-week rolling rota with 2 weekends out of 4. A planned rota is provided in advance. We will work with you to make shifts compatible with other commitments (e.g., childcare, study).
Benefits
* Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
* Up to 6% contributory pension
Qualifications and Skills
* Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent by experience)
* Ability to communicate with health and social care professionals
* Ability to handle service user queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner
* Knowledge of supporting service users who may be disabled and/or frail, cognitively impaired
We are an equal opportunity employer. This information is provided for applicants and does not affect any legally required statements.
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