Health Care Assistant
Rate of Pay: £13.25 per hour – Increasing to £13.50 per hour after probation passed
Full Time: 38.50 hours per week - Waking nights working a 3/4 day shift pattern over 2 weeks
Location: Bagshot, Surrey.
We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our specialist Neurorehabilitation team at CHD Living's rehabilitation centre in Bagshot.
Established in 1984, CHD Living is an award-winning, family-owned provider of specialist care and rehabilitation services across Surrey, Hampshire and South London. For over 40 years, we have been committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care that supports individuals to maximise their independence and quality of life.
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Neurorehabilitation service, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals recovering from acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions and other complex rehabilitation needs. Working alongside nurses, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals through high-quality, compassionate care.
This is more than a traditional care role. Every interaction is an opportunity to encourage independence, build confidence and support each person's rehabilitation journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care and rehabilitation plans.
- Support with personal care, mobility and activities of daily living.
- Assist with moving and handling using appropriate equipment.
- Support individuals with complex care needs, including delegated clinical tasks such as enteral feeding, suctioning and tracheostomy care, where trained and competent..
- Observe and report changes in condition and maintain accurate care records.
- Promote dignity, independence and choice at all times.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
What you will need:
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or in a similar care role.
- Experience in neurorehabilitation, complex care or supporting individuals with neurological conditions is desirable.
- Confidence providing hands-on personal care.
- Good communication skills and a caring, compassionate approach.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Right to work in the UK.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).
What we are offering:
- £13.25/hour - Increasing to £13.50/hour after probation has passed.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free meal per shift
- Free, face-to-face & interactive training
- Career development and opportunities
- NEST pension plan
- Free DBS check*
- Refer a friend scheme*
- Long service reward scheme
*subject to Ts & Cs
Apply now! We want to hear from you!
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
We are committed to safe recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance where required, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. As per our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in neurorehabilitation (neurorehab)?
- Do you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
- This role requires regular weekend working as part of a rota. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Are you confident providing hands-on personal care and support to individuals as part of your daily role?
- Do you understand this role is for waking night shifts and are you able to work overnight hours on a regular basis?
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
