Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Health Care Assistant
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Job Title: Health Care Assistant Levels 2 and 3
Department: Specialist Nursing Home
Salary range: £28,939 - £30,688 per annum (dependant on NVQ Qualification and experience)
Hours of work: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week).
Contract Type: Full time or part time, rotating day and night shifts
Location: Putney, Southwest London
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our brain injury service at RHN as a Health Care Assistant. We provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, including complex clinical care, alongside assistance with communication, behavioural support, and daily living. Our focus is on promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life within a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. We also work closely with residents’ families, offering ongoing support, guidance, and reassurance.
You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with our residents to support all aspects of daily living, including personal care, while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. This role requires a strong understanding of person-centred care, the ability to respond to complex health needs, and a compassionate and patient approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.
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Essential:
- Minimum 6 months experience of working in a health or social care support role.
- Qualification to GCSE or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A good command of both written and spoken English.
- An ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
- Able to work flexible shift pattern including weekends and nights.
Desirable experience which will enhance your application:
- A health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within health or social care.
Compensation Range
£28,939.00 - £30,688.00
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
- Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
- Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
- Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
- Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
- Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
- More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
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Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
The RHN recognize the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint. We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
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