Job Role
Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476
28 hours per week – 1 in 4 weekends. Service operating hours 0800‑2000. HCA’s 0800‑1600 or 1000‑1800.
Fixed Term/Secondment – To 31st March 2027
Responsibilities
The Hospital at Home service commenced in October 2022 (formerly Frailty virtual Ward). It supports patients with acute needs who can have their care provided in the community rather than in a hospital setting. The service operates 7 days a week between 8:00 and 20:00, delivering acute level care to Kirklees residents. The multidisciplinary team includes Frailty Nurses, a Physiotherapist and Health Care Assistants. You will support clinical tasks such as phlebotomy and clinical observations, and manage the remote monitoring service.
We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to cover a maternity leave. Essential requirements include a full valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance, and an interest in acute support for frailty patients. A DBS check may be required.
Contact
For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
To discuss the role further, please contact Jennifer Waite, Clinical Coordinator – Jennifer.waite@locala.org.uk or Elkie Moffatt, Team Leader for Unplanned Care – Elkie.moffatt@locala.org.uk.
Closing date
09/04/2026 (vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received).
About Us
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and any disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Benefits
* Flexible working – we support work‑life balance and flexible arrangements wherever possible.
* Generous pension – a defined contribution scheme with matched contributions plus 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
* Refer a Friend Scheme – a reward of £500 each after you have successfully started your role with us.
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