Job summary Health Care Assistant - Community Intermediate Care Centre CICC Do you want to help people in your local community regain their independence following accident or illness, and to be able to get the most from life? Do you want to be part of a dynamic NHS team where no two days are the same, but every day brings rewards in terms of job satisfaction and team working? Do you want flexibility with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge with opportunities for career development? If you are enthusiastic and have experience in delivering care that helps someone become more independent, therapy or other care and want to make a positive difference to people's lives in your local community, we want to hear from you Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Wirral's Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC), where you be supporting local people to remain independent in their own homes, helping them regain confidence and independence so they can reach their full potential. We are looking for proactive and dynamic Health Care Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team in our Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC). The bedded unit will focus on providing high quality, integrated care for patients from within the local adult population with sub-acute health care needs. Your role will be to provide person centred care to the patients in line with their care plan. The care will be planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses and Therapists and provided under the direct supervision of the registered nurses or other members of the multidisciplinary team. To join our multidisciplinary team you must have: NVQ Level III - direct care, social care (or equivalent) caring and compassionate attitude a strong desire to help people good communication skills The post involves a 7 day working rota. About us The CICC is made up of integrated teams of health and careprofessionalsincluding, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. The unit will be an integralstep up/step down facility that supports the recovery and recuperation of our patients following medical and surgical illness and also provides palliative care and manages the planning of complex discharge packages. One of the fundamental principles of the unit is to support our patients with their reablement and self-care, encouraging them to reach their optimum level of independence. Benefits & Rewards The Trust offers a competitive starting salary and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this may increase depending on NHS service) Pension scheme Flexible working and job share opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes e.g. public transport loans, cycle schemes Staff discount schemes e.g. discounted leisure centre membership In house training Free on-site parking (dependent on site) Personal resilience training Mindfulness support Staff counselling service Active staff council Support for carers Fast track physiotherapy service Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 844-6827652-A Job locations Clatterbridge Intermediate Care Centre Clatterbrisge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the documents attached which detail the job description and main responsibilities for this role along with the person specification requirements Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the documents attached which detail the job description and main responsibilities for this role along with the person specification requirements Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of patient care Desirable Experience of work in the community Experience of supporting patients in a rehabilitation or intermediate care unit Qualifications & Training Essential NVQ Level III - direct care, social care Moving and Handling Skills Knowledge of Infection Control Knowledge of Tissue Viability The Care certificate Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills verbal/written Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to act on own initiative when required In line with the job description Computer skills and experience of IT Personal Qualities Essential Willingness to undertake in-service training and development Ability to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period Desirable Access to a car for work purposes Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of patient care Desirable Experience of work in the community Experience of supporting patients in a rehabilitation or intermediate care unit Qualifications & Training Essential NVQ Level III - direct care, social care Moving and Handling Skills Knowledge of Infection Control Knowledge of Tissue Viability The Care certificate Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills verbal/written Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to act on own initiative when required In line with the job description Computer skills and experience of IT Personal Qualities Essential Willingness to undertake in-service training and development Ability to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period Desirable Access to a car for work purposes 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. Employer details Employer name Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Clatterbridge Intermediate Care Centre Clatterbrisge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Employer's website https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)