Health Care Assistant Band 3

Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge Join our friendly and dedicated Care team as a Health Care Assistant where you will be given the opportunity to expand on and learn clinical skills care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and support families through challenging times.Benefits of working with Demelza include:36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays and increases with long servicePaid travel time and mileage allowanceFlexible working patternsKeep your NHS pension* or join our contributory pension schemeTraining and career developmentWe are looking for caring and compassionate people with a Level 2 qualification in a care related subject or a willingness to complete. Ideally you will have previous experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs and an understanding of the impact this has on a family. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with teams and families at all levels and work in collaboration with other professionals. Although the role can be challenging at times you will be joining a very supportive team who thrive on ensuring children are able to make the most of every day.This role requires a flexible approach to working and will be led by the needs of the case load. There will also be potential opportunities to work in the community as the Demelza Care at Home service expands. Shifts will include rotation onto days nights weekends and public holidays for which additional enhancement payments will be made.Please also note that we have one Full time and one part time position available. Closing date: 25/08/2025Interview date: 09/09/2025For further information or for a formal chat please contact Megan Watkins Lead Nurse on. Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity equality and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds. To see how we process your data please see the Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice attached to this advert.An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The CompanyDemelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions throughout Kent South East London and East Sussex. Were here to support them and their families at every step from first diagnosis and for as long as were needed. Demelza believes in care that doesnt back down. We are Demelza.The BenefitsWellbeing events and supportAccess to benefits and wellbeing platform through Computershare Employee AssistanceAccess to training and development opportunitiesDocuments Key Skills Corrosion Inspection,Apache Tomcat,Apparel,Gallery,Infection Control Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 31053 - 32741