Job summary
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 2
City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.
A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923.
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join the Highfield Residential Unit. We have x1 24 hour permanent position and x2 temporary positions (24 hours and 20 hours) which will cover a period between 6 months to a year (TBC).
The main role will be to assist the Care leaders & Deputy Managers of the Residential Rehabilitation Unit and Intermediate Care qualified nurses to deliver the prescribed care as indicated in the patient’s care plan.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside a team of health care professionals to ensure delivery of high-quality person-centered care by promoting best practice within the Intermediate Care Team.
To assist the Care leaders & Deputy Managers of the Residential Rehabilitation unit in maintaining efficient and effective day to day operation of the unit.
For further information please contact Tracey Spencer 01482231736/ [email protected]
Working for our organisation
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent level of experience in Health and Social Care
- Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete within induction period
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of working in a health care environment
Desirable criteria
- Good understanding of basic IT skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working with patients in a healthcare, homecare or care home setting
- Experience of prioritising own workload
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey Spencer
- Job title
- Deputy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482231736
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