Job summary
Are you interested in joining a Trust committed to your development?
Would you like to be part of an organisation that really values your well-being?
Do you want to treat people rather than conditions?
Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.
Our "We Care" strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce.
These aren't just empty words either. At our "Outstanding" rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well-being of our workforce.
And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our caring and progressive team in Maidstone.
Healthcare assistants provide care to people at home and in residential care homes, as part of a care plan agreed with local nursing teams.
As a healthcare assistant you'll:
1. Work as part of a team to provide care to local patients and families
2. Monitor the quality of care they're receiving
3. Provide feedback to managers on the quality of care.
Your patients could be any age, but they'll often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.
As a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will carry out care plans designed to support people living at home, in care homes or other settings and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.
Additional Working Pattern: 7.5 hour shifts between Monday and Friday with occasional weekends and late shifts 10.00am to 6.00pm
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Date posted: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 846-6371275-CF-D
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent or working towards Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (EPay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS).
Desirable
* Experience of community nursing environment.
Knowledge Essential
* Awareness of developments in the NHS.
* Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
* Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker.
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to organise own work.
* Ability to cope with change.
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Moderate IT skills.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Empathetic.
* Supportive.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to Manage Essential
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
* Ability to manage own time effectively.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Unit G Hermitage Court, Maidstone, ME16 9NT
Employer's website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
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