FAQs
What is the role of a Healthcare Assistant?
The Healthcare Assistant is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve direct resident care in a care home setting.
What qualifications or skills are required for this position?
Candidates should demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, and the ability to deliver high-quality care, as well as possess a positive attitude and good communication skills.
Is there an opportunity for flexible working in this role?
Yes, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees, and you can apply for a flexible working request from your first day of employment.
Is sponsorship available for this job role?
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all job roles, and applications for roles that do not offer sponsorship will be rejected.
What benefits do we offer to employees?
Benefits include Season Ticket Loans, NHS discounts, excellent training facilities, a buying and selling annual leave scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes such as lease cars and Cycle to Work.
Are face-to-face interviews required for this position?
Yes, this vacancy requires a face-to-face interview with the Recruiting Manager, and applicants unable to attend should not apply.
What is the Staff Bank?
The Staff Bank is managed by the trust and hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at the trust's hospitals and community settings, providing additional flexible work opportunities.
Can I apply for a job share in this position?
Yes, applications for job share are positively welcomed.
Are there any specific reference requirements for applicants?
Yes, you must provide professional references covering the last three years of employment, as personal or character references cannot be accepted.
What is the Trust's stance on equal opportunities?
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and particularly welcomes applications from people with experience of using mental health services and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.