At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nurses in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to housebound patients.
- Company: Join Locala, a community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme, and a rewarding referral programme.
- Other info: Work-life balance is a priority with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced in wound care; car driver essential.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
Healthcare Assistant - Community Nursing Network (Band 3)
Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476
37.5 hours per week (part time considered)
Location: North Kirklees & Greater Huddersfield
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care in the community? Locala is inviting applications from Healthcare Assistants who share our commitment to person‑centred care and want to make a real difference to patients’ lives. As part of our Community Nursing Network, you’ll work alongside qualified nurses to provide holistic, seamless care for housebound patients. Your role will include:
- Supporting nurses with assessments and care planning
- Delivering nursing-based care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
- Promoting self‑care for patients with long‑term conditions
- Contributing to health promotion and innovative service improvement projects
We have nine teams across Kirklees, offering flexibility to support work‑life balance. Our service operates between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm, with core hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You’ll be expected to work one weekend in four and two late shifts (1:00 pm – 9:00 pm) over a four‑week period. Car driver essential.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable
- Passionate about delivering excellent care
- Experienced in wound care
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient‑centred care. The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across the borough. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for short listing. This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Benefits
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
- Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
Locala is a “Disability Confident” employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
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Contact Details:
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