Healthcare Assistant

Overview We’re looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly and welcoming Community Nursing Team in Gravesend, North Kent, helping us continue to improve care for the communities we support. Gravesham Community Hospital is located a short walk from St Georges Shopping Centre and surrounded by local cafes and food outlets, making it a convenient and enjoyable place to work. This is a full‑time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity. The Community Nursing service operates 7 days per week, 08:00–20:00. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential, as you will be required to visit people in their homes. Main duties of the job Support the community nursing team by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients in their own homes Assist with a range of clinical tasks delegated by registered clinicians, such as observations, wound care support, catheter care, and general health monitoring Help patients maintain independence by supporting daily living activities Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and colleagues, ensuring everyone feels informed and supported Contribute to maintaining accurate records using electronic systems Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility, compassion, and strong organisational skills Ensure every patient’s experience is positive by delivering care with dignity, respect, and professionalism About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year – guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you, so please apply as soon as you can. Visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 to learn more. Job responsibilities & qualifications Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or support worker in a care, community, or clinical setting A caring, patient‑focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) The ability to work flexibly as part of a 7‑day service A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Person Specification Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site. Package Description As a Healthcare Assistant you’ll be part of our valued LMN PCN Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as an HCA within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits, including: Plentiful onsite parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday essentials, cashback options, and voucher offers Access to your wages as you earn them to help with unexpected expenses and avoid high interest charges Online and face‑to‑face support for your mental and physical wellbeing including healthy recipes, activity challenges, trauma support, legal and life management guidance, career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, structured career pathways, and development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where sharing ideas is encouraged and supported, backed by a minimum of £100,000 of ring‑fenced annual innovation funding Pride in working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards, with the majority of services rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr