Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,570.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24570.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newbury, RG14 7RN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0358-25-0006 |
Summary
Priory wouldnt exist without combined energy, expertise and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential. You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team alongside our qualified staff, youll help to meet the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse group of individuals, with varying degrees of either mental health or physical issues. Every day, you'll make 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 peoples 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: Opportunities for career development through Career Pathways, work towards goals and milestones, to take your career in whichever direction you wish Support of an experienced and friendly team of colleagues A competitive salary Enhanced disclosure cost coverage Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training Enhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your Birthday off Online benefits and cashback rewards Cycle to work scheme NEST pension option Blue Light Card application opportunity Benefits are subject to T&Cs Responsibilities: Support our residents with in-house activities and hobbies Providing support to achieve every day goals including personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting Manage some behaviours that challenge Assistant and support to attend medical appointments Observe, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff Provide emotional support to individuals and their families Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks Understand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individual Work with other professionals, such as nurses and therapists, to ensure consistency of support Analyse an individuals needs and draw up a focused support plan