Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our community healthcare team. As a Healthcare Assistant in the Community, 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.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Role involves being a Lone worker, travelling around the local community to patients’ home/residential homes
- Advanced wound care
- Routine Injection techniques, Diabetic monitoring and venepuncture
- Assisting with medication management under supervision
- Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any changes
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care

**Requirements**:

- 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 patient-centred 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

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement

**Additional Working Pattern**: Between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 weekends

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we’re reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to 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 without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

Looking for professional development? We can support that too Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

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.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

  • Senior Healthcare Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    **Superior Healthcare needs you!** - Established in 2006, Superior Healthcare Group is one of Kent’s largest, private Complex Care providers. We support people, including children, young people and adults who have complex and long-term health conditions to live safely in the comfort of their own homes. We employ around 600 employees, mainly across Kent,...

  • Community Care

    2 months ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    **Superior Healthcare needs you!** We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults who have long term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are urgently seeking carers and support workers to cover a choice of regular day, night and weekend shifts (8-12 hours per...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Newton Healthcare Full time

    **Experienced Healthcare Assistants/Carers IMMEDIATELY** **Due to the nature of the job, drivers preferred but will consider non drivers in certain areas** WE HAVE A TURNAROUND TIME OF 1 WEEK FROM YOUR REGISTRATION INTERVIEW TO BEING ABLE TO START YOUR FIRST SHIFT!! We offer - Pay Rates £10.65 per hour, sleeping nights paid £50 for the night - Time and...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    Join Our Fantastic Team at Superior Healthcare!Position: Community Healthcare Assistant in Complex Care £12.10 – £15.97 going up to £29.84 (secondary bank holiday pay rate) Location: We are urgently seeking Healthcare Assistants to cover a choice of regular day, night and weekend shifts (8-12 hours per shift) in Maidstone and surrounding areas.About...

  • Healthcare Sales Assistant

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Boots Full time

    Summary Job Reference: - 224189BR Maidstone, King Street Permanent 20.5 hours per week **Healthcare Sales Assistant** The salary for this role is £20,139.00 and up to £24,049.58 across selected locations within London. No previous experience required & full training will be provided Healthcare at Boots is changing! We are re-imagining the Boots...

  • Healthcare Sales Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Boots Full time

    Job Reference: 208557BR Maidstone, King Street Permanent Part-time - Save Job **Healthcare Sales Assistant** The salary for this role is £20,139 and up to £24049.58 across selected locations within London.br> No previous experience required & full training will be provided Healthcare at Boots is changing! We are re-imagining the Boots customer and...

  • Healthcare Sales Assistant

    3 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Boots Full time

    Job Reference: 209093BR Maidstone, King Street Permanent Part-time - Save Job **Healthcare Sales Assistant** The salary for this role is £20,139 and up to £24049.58 across selected locations within London.br> No previous experience required & full training will be provided Healthcare at Boots is changing! We are re-imagining the Boots customer and...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    1 month ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistants to join our established team of nursing staff based on Boughton Ward. The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom TTL Recruit Full time

    Do you want to work for a company that really values their staff, and knows how important it is to invest in their team members? Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of an incredible team who make a real difference to people's lives? We’re currently looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Care Assistants to join our growing team of...

  • Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Healthcare Homes Full time

    Care Assistant Ashley Gardens - Maidstone £11.90 per hour Full Time Hours available - Shift Time 8am-8pm (including every other weekend) Healthcare Homes are recruiting for Full Care Assistant to work at Ashley Gardens in Maidstone. Working as part of our care team is a rewarding and fulfilling role and we are looking for people who are...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Healthcare Homes Full time

    Domestic Assistant Ashley Gardens - Maidstone 37.5 hrs per week - 7am-3pm (including every other weekend) £11.44 per hour Healthcare Homes are recruiting for Full Time Domestic Assistant to work at Ashley Gardens in Madistone. Working as part of our housekeeping team you will be responsible for the cleanliness and overall appearance of...

  • Bank Domestic Assistant

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Healthcare Homes Full time

    Bank Domestic Assistant Ashley Gardens - Maidstone £11.44 per hour Healthcare Homes are recruiting for Bank Domestic Assistant to work at Ashley Gardens in Maidstone. Working as part of our housekeeping team you will be responsible for the cleanliness and overall appearance of our home in both the communal areas and individual rooms,...

  • Activity Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Charing Healthcare Full time

    **Job Vacancy**:Activity Assistant **Location**:The Oast Care Home, 2 Plain’s Avenue, Maidstone, Kent. ME15 7AT **Contracted hours**: 16.5 Hours Contracted **Hourly rate of pay**: £9.50 per hour **Contact Number**: 01622 752969 - **Charing Healthcare**_ Charing Healthcare has been providing care since 1998.We are a proactive company with family origins...

  • Bank Domestic Assistant

    3 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Healthcare Homes Full time

    **Bank Domestic Assistant** **Ashley Gardens - Maidstone** **£11.44 per hour** **Healthcare Homes are recruiting for Bank Domestic Assistant to work at Ashley Gardens in Maidstone.** Whether you are an experienced Domestic Assistant or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a thorough induction and...

  • Senior Health Care Assistant

    6 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    Superior Healthcare is urgently seeking experienced Senior Health Care Assistants who want the variety offered by working for an agency to join their team. Superior Healthcare is a leading healthcare agency with more than 100 care settings including nursing and residential care homes as well as the option of working in supported living houses and learning...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

    **Healthcare Assistant - Maidstone** Superior Healthcare has both flexible and permanent contracts available, so you can decide what works for you. You can choose a flexible working schedule, set working days or a rolling rota, both come with the below benefits. You will also be working with a supportive, professional, and friendly team to help you find...

  • Care Assistant

    1 month ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    Do you enjoy caring for children in the community? Are you experienced with complex care? **Superior Healthcare needs you!** We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults who have long term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are urgently seeking carers and...

  • Children’s Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    **Are you a kind and experienced Support Worker? Superior Healthcare needs you!** We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults who have long term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are urgently seeking carers and complex care support workers to cover regular...

  • Urgent Carer Assistant

    6 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    **Superior Healthcare needs you!** We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults who have long term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are urgently seeking carers and support workers in **Maidstone **and the surrounding area** to cover a choice of regular day,...

  • Urgent Carer Assistant

    6 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    **Superior Healthcare needs you!** We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults who have long term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are urgently seeking carers and support workers in **Maidstone **and the surrounding area** to cover a choice of regular day,...