Health Care Assistant 

Employer: Specialist Nursing Home

Position: Health Care Assistant Levels 2 and 3

Salary: £28,939 – £30,688 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work location:  London

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centreof excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. 

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Specialist Nursing Home at RHN as a Health Care Assistant.

We provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, including complex clinical care, alongside assistance with communication, behavioural support, and daily living. Our focus is on promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life within a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. We also work closely with residents’ families, offering ongoing support, guidance, and reassurance.

You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with our residents to support all aspects of daily living, including personal care, while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Your Responsibilities include:

• This role requires a strong understanding of person-centredcare, the ability to respond to complex health needs, and a compassionate and patient approach.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

Work schedule

Hours of work: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week).

Contract Type: Permanent full time position, rotating day and night shifts

You will have

• A health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.

• Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within health or social care.

• You must have the Right to Work in the UK. 

Requirement 

• Previous experience of working in a health or social care support role.

• Qualification to GCSE or equivalent.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A good command of both written and spoken English.

• An ability to carry out manual handling tasks.

• Able to work flexible shift pattern including weekends and nights.

Benefit

• £28,939.00 – £28,939.00

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement

• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing 

• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!

• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.

• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.

• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.

• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)

• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

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Application Process

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