Health and Social Care Worker in Northampton

Location: St Matthews Unit Specialist Nursing Care Home, NN2 7HF

Pay Rate: £12.21

Hours: 40 hours per week (days/nights)

Shift: 7.15 a.m. – 7.45 p.m., alternate weekend working

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Looking for a rewarding job and want to make a difference every day? Then consider a role with St Matthews Healthcare.

About us:

At St Matthews Healthcare we strive to be an outstanding care provider and employer of choice by inspiring Passion for Care by putting People First , where Positivity and Partnership fuel Progressive growth in an environment that draws strength from actively Pursuing Diversity.

About the service:

St Matthews Unit is a dedicated residential nursing home in the heart of Northampton. The purpose-built care home provides high quality nursing care and long-term rehabilitation for people with severe mental health problems, including dementia and high dependency nursing needs.

About you:

We are currently looking for Healthcare Assistants who have a genuine interest and desire to care for adults with mental health needs. We require staff that are compassionate and empathetic to the needs of our services.

With the right desire for excellence, professionalism, integrity, and compassion, in return we can offer you a developing career and progress your knowledge, skills and abilities to enable you to provide person centred care for our service users.

Main duties of the role:

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assisting other members of staff in the giving of care
• Assist patients with communication and enable them to manage situations.
• Deliver individual or group therapies for patients in line with their care plan.
• Use a variety of communication skills with patients, in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
• Promote and assist residents to maintain their personal hygiene, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Accompany residents on outings to local areas of interest, facilitating their enjoyment of the local shops and amenities.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualifications GCSE or equivalent grade A to C In English and Maths
• To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work.
• Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.

If you think you have the right skills & attitude to deliver the highest quality of care as a Care assistant at St Matthews Healthcare, Apply Now

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you or will you in the nearby future require a certificate of sponsorship to work with us?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 2/3 (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person