Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for an individual with a professional and ethical approach to their work to join our Health and Local Crisis Response Team as a Healthcare Assistant in Nottingham. If you love helping people in need and transform their lives, this great opportunity to join ambitious and worldwide recognised charity might be for you!

A day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant will involve:

Providing invaluable contribution to the Community Crisis Support Service and its users.
Providing short term crisis support to people in their homes, helping to keep them out of hospital.
Assessing clients' needs and develop a care plan to fit them.
Providing support with personal care, medication prompts, end of life care, light meal and drinks preparation and emotional support.
About the team

Sometimes a little help can go a long way.

The Health and Care Team are dedicated to making lives of vulnerable people a little bit better. We're a small team dotted all over the country that shares the same goal - to help those that need it most. From picking up groceries to helping out around the house, we're there to make a difference. There's nothing better than knowing the time we spent with someone made them feel safer, happier, and more able to deal with crisis.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care
Ability to communicate with health and social care professionals
Ability to deal with service user queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner
Knowledge of supporting service users, who may be disabled and/or frail, cognitively impaired.
Good geographical knowledge of the service catchment area.
IT literate
Knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care
Good working experience of the delivery of social care support including personal care, feeding and medication prompting
Participation in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Full driving licence holder and access to vehicle, ability to use the vehicle on a daily basis for service user visits
Willingness to work flexible hours
A full Job description and Person Specification which includes a list of the essential criteria for the role are available for download., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get:

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders