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Main area
Highfield Residential Unit
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 36 hours per week
Job ref
810-6252419
Employer
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
Highfield Residential Unit
Town
Hull
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 pa/pr
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59

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City Health Care Partnership CIC logo

Senior Health Care Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

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 an enthusiastic Senior Night Health Care Assistant to join the Highfield Residential Unit. 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 home.

The hours of working are 10:00pm to 6:00am and the contracted hours are 1 x post 36 hrs per week, working over a 7-day period – Monday through to Sunday.

 For further information please contact Sue Rice/Tracy Spencer on 01482 231736 or email; [email protected] [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, St Helens and Wigan. 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 attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
  • First aid at Work
  • Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable criteria
  • Working towards ( Or Willingness to ) NVQ level 4

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of leading, motivating and working as part of a team
  • Multi-Disciplinary team working
  • Demonstrable experience working with specific client groups. E.g.; physical disability, memory impairment, injury/illness
  • Basic IT Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Care of older people
  • Venepuncture
  • Basic wound/skin care
  • Basic health and safety awareness

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate the understanding of the role of the senior healthcare assistant.
  • Understanding of medication techniques and procedures
  • Working knowledge of different feeding techniques
  • Working knowledge of supervision /appraisal techniques/procedures
  • Working knowledge of admission/discharge process
Desirable criteria
  • Caring for older people.
  • Ageing process.
  • Multi-disciplinary working

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Armed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Spencer
Job title
Registered Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01482 231736
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