This Healthcare Assistant post with Leaf Complex Care provides care in people's own homes and within their communities. Duties cover personal care, household tasks, budgeting and planning community activities, with careful record keeping. The role centres on people with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism, including temporary residential placements. Applicants need six months' comparable healthcare experience and the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.
What the job involves
- Deliver person-centred care in people's homes and communities
- Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing and feeding
- Support people to maintain or develop skills and personal interests
- Adapt care and support plans to each person's needs, ensuring comfort and safety
- Support people in temporary residential placements or their own homes
- Support people with budgeting and financial management
- Plan, take part in and budget for community activities
- Carry out household tasks such as laundry, cleaning and food shopping
- Facilitate social, educational or work activities based on people's choices
- Follow care plans and report significant changes in need to the Registered Manager or Care Coordinator
- Complete daily records on the digital care planning system
- Communicate proactively with families, care teams and other healthcare professionals
What’s required
Experience
- Minimum of 6 months' experience in similar healthcare settings
- Experience supporting people with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Valid driving licence
- NVQ Level 2 or higher
What’s offered
- Mileage allowance
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Tax relief for work-related clothing and tools
- Regular supervision
- Free mandatory and specialist training, including safeguarding and medication management
- Flexible choice of shifts based on availability
- Recognition programmes and social events
- Free DBS check
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
