Health Care Assistant

7 days ago


Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Children's Community healthcare team.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to individuals in their homes and local communities.


You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.


  • Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a community or home care setting (Band 3)
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Compassionate and patientcentred approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Full driving license and access to a vehicle essential
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.

We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.

Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.


Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.



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