Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE make a difference for every patient You you currently looking for an for a career change, have you always wanted to work in the healthcare sector? - If so then we have an opportunity to become a trainee ward Care Assistant. We are happy to look at applicants with little to zero experience. Working as a Trainee Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Shepton Mallet, youll help provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding. Shifts are as follows: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7.30pm with occasional Night Shifts, which are 7.00pm to 7.30am and will include bank holidays What you can expect in return An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments Varied career development opportunities The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Main duties of the job Basic tasks of a trained Care Assistant would be Welcoming and Patients to the ward area. Answer the telephone, recording and delivering messages accurately and to the appropriate person, Assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation. and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team. In the Clinical side you will also be assisting in the making of beds, handling of bed linen and disposal of used linen. Aiding in the infection control of the department/treatment centre, accurately monitor and record the weight, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients and ensuring any abnormalities or changes in patients conditions are reported immediately to a Registered Nurse and assisting with the moving and handling of patients ensuring the use of aids and equipment About us We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic. The ideal applicant will have You will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills. Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues. The flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern If you have any questions, please email me at Dale.leerpracticeplsgroup.com or call 07971030100 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,503 a year £22503 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10263 Job locations Old Wells Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LP Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE make a difference for every patient You you currently looking for an for a career change, have you always wanted to work in the healthcare sector? - If so then we have an opportunity to become a trainee ward Care Assistant. We are happy to look at applicants with little to zero experience. Working as a Trainee Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Shepton Mallet, youll help provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding. Shifts are as follows: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7.30pm with occasional Night Shifts, which are 7.00pm to 7.30am and will include bank holidays What you can expect in return An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments Varied career development opportunities The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE make a difference for every patient You you currently looking for an for a career change, have you always wanted to work in the healthcare sector? - If so then we have an opportunity to become a trainee ward Care Assistant. We are happy to look at applicants with little to zero experience. Working as a Trainee Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Shepton Mallet, youll help provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding. Shifts are as follows: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7.30pm with occasional Night Shifts, which are 7.00pm to 7.30am and will include bank holidays What you can expect in return An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments Varied career development opportunities The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCA experience Desirable HCA experience Experience Essential HCA experience Desirable HCA experience Additional Criteria Essential HCA experience Desirable HCA experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCA experience Desirable HCA experience Experience Essential HCA experience Desirable HCA experience Additional Criteria Essential HCA experience Desirable HCA experience 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 Practice Plus Group Address Old Wells Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LP Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)