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 centred 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 centred care. If previously applied do not reapply.
Important Notice
We do not appreciate applications generated using AI.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* You will be responsible for delivering quality care to a designated caseload of people in the place that they call home, following a care plan devised by the community nursing staff.
* You will be asked to feedback concise information in a daily handover to ensure changing needs are met and risks escalated.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills.
* Passion for patient centred care.
* Flexible and able to assist colleagues to cover service needs across the wider integrated team.
* Access to a car is essential.
Benefits & Development
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.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location
Mid Bedfordshire (Ampthill, Shefford/Biggleswade). We have posts available to work alongside the Biggleswade community nursing team delivering care to people living in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and surrounding villages and the Ampthill Community nursing team, delivering care to people in Flitwick, Barton and Woburn and the surrounding Mid West Beds villages.
Working Pattern
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. Part time posts would be considered.
This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.
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