Health Care Assistant

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

The Community Nursing Service in North East Lincolnshire works in liaison with GPs Practice nurses and otheragencies to provide a high quality, skilled and holistic nursing care serviceto the community.

Team:
Community Nursing - Meridian Team

Hours:

31 hours

Permanent

Salary Range 3 - £24,968 a year pro rata, appointed on fixed point

You will work on your own out in the community,under direction of the team, to provide a range of care needs to our clients, such as wounddressings, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure, weightand blood sugar as well as palliative and terminal care.

You will also provide emotional support to patients, carers and family memberstherefore an empathetic and sympathetic approach with effective communication skills. Most importantly you must beable to demonstrate your commitment to the values of Care Plus Group.

You must hold a relevant qualification, i.e. QCFLevel 3 in Health and Social Care. A Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy is also essential or an ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of competence. You will have accurate and proven record keeping and ITskills.

In returnyou will have access to further training and development with ongoing supervision and support.

You will transport yourself and equipment across locations within North East Lincolnshire to deadlines and you will be required towork evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis showing a flexible approach to working arrangements.

For an informal discussion please contact Cheryle Colley on

Care Plus Group is an employeeowned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community healthand social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of ourorganisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based onvaluing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected inan ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.

Our services have receivednational recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJaward in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full inductionprogramme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working.

CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expectthe same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confidentemployer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

The job description is attached as a separatedocument with the person spec - please refer to this for more information

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

• Experience of implementing and evaluating care with clients
• Experience of working with clients in a Community Setting
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

• Ability to work on their own in the community setting
• Effective and proven computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
• Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus…