Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic community Healthcare Assistant to join our Integrated Community Team based in Hoddesdon Health Centre providing excellent patient care to people in their own home. This Band 3 Healthcare Assistant post will form part of a Community Team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants, delivering patient care in patients' homes.
Applicants will have a variety of clinical skills ranging from simple wound care to continence care and support of the dying patient, as well as excellent communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Full training for specific procedures will be given. The successful candidate will be expected to work under supervision of qualified staff within the team, and be able to prioritise own workload.
Responsibilities
* To work within a team that provides an assessment and care service to patients with nursing/ health needs.
* To visit patients in their own homes and provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan. This will include aspects of personal care, hygiene, uncomplicated nursing procedures, exercise, activity and treatment programmes prescribed by therapists. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients potential and where appropriate to support the carer.
* To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their well-being.
* To undertake administration and clerical tasks that are associated with the care process including record keeping and use of computer.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards qualification; good numeracy and literacy skills; good general education.
* Essential: Practical experience in a care setting; understanding of the needs of elderly patients.
* Essential: Ability to use own initiative where necessary.
* Other: Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Additional requirements
* Full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes required (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.
* Vaccination: While not a legal requirement, the Trust encourages vaccination against COVID-19.
* Flexible working options are supported where possible; discussions on flexible patterns are welcomed to support work-life balance.
Details
* Date posted: 10 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 812-25-BB-HA-6
* Job locations: Hoddesdon Health Centre, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BQ
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