Days Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | PE10 0GT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Priory Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Pay rate: £12.90 per hour + £500 Welcome Bonus (Paid once successfully completed 6-month probationary period)
Full Time: 37.00 - 44hrs p/week (12hr shifts which include a 1-hour unpaid break)
Day Shifts: 07:00 – 19:00
Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.
You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Responsibilities
Assists qualified staff and senior cares with the implementation of individual resident care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents. You will also need to participate in the sharing of information within the team through handovers, team meetings and documentation.
Provides practical, compassionate and person-centred care to all residents we support, including but not limited to providing assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
Gathering information will be required occasionally to make judgement decisions. Well-developed observational and listening skills are essential for monitoring the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of residents. Good Written Communication and completion of documentation is vital.
Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the-primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
Responsibility for the accuracy of personal recordings in residents’ records and maintaining confidentiality.
Assist local management to develop and implement new services, safely, within the site.
Ensures that care is provided in line with Priory values, while promoting dignity, respect and upholding the positive culture pledge.
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Full Time: 37.00 - 44hrs p/week (12hr shifts which include a 1-hour unpaid break)
Day Shifts: 07:00 – 19:00
Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.
You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Responsibilities
Assists qualified staff and senior cares with the implementation of individual resident care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents. You will also need to participate in the sharing of information within the team through handovers, team meetings and documentation.
Provides practical, compassionate and person-centred care to all residents we support, including but not limited to providing assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
Gathering information will be required occasionally to make judgement decisions. Well-developed observational and listening skills are essential for monitoring the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of residents. Good Written Communication and completion of documentation is vital.
Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the-primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
Responsibility for the accuracy of personal recordings in residents’ records and maintaining confidentiality.
Assist local management to develop and implement new services, safely, within the site.
Ensures that care is provided in line with Priory values, while promoting dignity, respect and upholding the positive culture pledge.
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.