Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Evening Service

The evening service is looking to recruit a health care assistant for 22.5 hours per week.
The evening service is fast paced community service responding to unplanned and planned calls.
The service is part of the wider admission avoidance offer and the post holder will be expected to be dynamic in there approach. The health care assistants within the service visit individuals in their own homes, clinics or GP surgeries under the direction of a registered professional. They work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and are expected to work multi professionally, support other team members' roles and contribute to the future development of the service.
The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required across the 7 day period to maintain service provision. Many staff within the service may have a second job or the evening service may be there only role we welcome all appropriate applicants . As a trust we are flexible and equally are looking for a flexible, caring professional to work across the city wide service., The Trust is a supportive working environment with commitment to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Therefore, the hours and days will be negotiated for the successful candidate.
To be shortlisted applicants will need to detail in their supporting information how they can demonstrate the essential requirements of the experience and skills section of the person specification. In order to be shortlisted please ensure the supporting information provides evidence of how you fulfil the essential requirements of the person specification with a particular emphasis on experience and skills.
Would you like to work for a dynamic & friendly Community District Nurse
team who deliver a high quality service.
This vacancy is for an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join the multidisciplinary Community District Nurse team working within the Evening Service Team covering hours between 6pm and 10:30pm. As part of our committed and supportive team you will assist us in working together to improve the lives of adult patients with a range conditions. The team are based in a centralized hub at Priestly Wharf and work across two teams covering Birmingham. There may be an expectation for staff to work across both teams., + Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
+ Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
+ Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.

+ Possess a NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
+ Have experience of dealing with members of the public and working in a clinic/home environment.
+ Show commitment to team working.
+ Have a current driving licence and be able to travel independently across the BCHC area.
+ In addition you need to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of a diverse population.

Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
+ Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
+ Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
+ Discounts for local and national retailers
+ Dedicated well-being services for all employees
+ Flexible working where possible