Health Care Assistant Levels 2 and 3 – Brain Injury Service
Location: Putney, Southwest London
Contract: Full time or part time, rotating day and night shifts
Hours: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £28,939 – £30,688 per annum (dependent on NVQ Qualification and experience)
Role Summary
Join our brain injury service at RHN as a Health Care Assistant. You will provide person‑centred support, including complex clinical care, communication, behavioural support, and daily living assistance, promoting dignity, independence and quality of life within a supportive environment. You will work closely with residents, families and a multidisciplinary team.
Main Responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness of RHN’s objectives and contribute to achieving them.
- Show commitment to efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Work as part of the team, assisting registered nurses and other HCAs in direct care of patients within the ward.
- Operate within agreed nursing standards and under the direction of the registered nurse or NVQ healthcare assistant.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene (washing, bathing, dressing, continence, mouth care) enabling independence.
- Assist with mobility—including hoisting, positioning and use of mobility aids.
- Support patients with eating and drinking, including adapted equipment and monitoring intake.
- Communicate effectively with patients and others, especially in challenging situations involving complex communication needs or behavioural/emotional challenges.
- Participate in a 24 h/7‑day roster, including bank holidays, split days off and other flexible arrangements.
Personal Specification – Essential
- Minimum 6 months experience in a health or social care support role.
- GCSE or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
- Willingness to work flexible shift patterns including weekends and nights.
Desirable Experience
- Health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience within a multidisciplinary team in health or social care.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to free counselling and therapy sessions.
- Wellbeing programmes (yoga, pottery).
- Financial support services and early wage deduction options.
- Cycle2Work and technology purchase support schemes.
- On‑site parking.
Additional Information
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient response is received.
This role is subject to D&B check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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