Health Care Assistant

Summary Verve People supply HCAs to a varitey of locations, as part of the team you will have the opportunity to apply for shifts that work for you. This is an ad-hoc positions, and hours can not be guaranteed. Your duties will include offering advice, support, and compassionate care to service users in a multidisciplinary environment, as well as providing guidance to their caregivers. Main duties of the job You will assist and assess individuals with daily tasks; including personal hygiene, dietary intake, and so on; as well as helping individuals to maintain independence from others by assessing and assisting in the development of daily living, domestic, communication and social skills. Under the supervision of a qualified team member, you will implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care and report and record the results of implemented plans of care in the appropriate and agreed format. You will assist senior staff in planning and delivering therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area and be responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions under the guidance of the multidisciplinary team. Job responsibilities The successful applicant will support the clinical team by delivering specific interventions to the inpatient population and provide advice, support and care for service users with mental health needs within a multidisciplinary setting. You will promote the physical health and well-being of service users through support and education and assist qualified staff in physical health monitoring. In order to apply for the post of Healthcare Assistant, the successful applicant must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and a Care Certificate. Must have experience working within a care environment. You must have the correct Right to Work in the UK. In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment. Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our individual well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised support plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff are well taken care of, both professionally and personally. Essential Qualifications * Completed NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care * Experience of working within care experience * Working knowledge of Safeguarding procedures Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. INDCHE