Clinical Healthcare Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Kent Recruitment Bureau

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2 weeks ago

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A long-established specialist London hospital is now looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Support Worker to join the team in providing the best all-around care possible to people who require complex support for brain-related conditions.


For over 150 years, the hospital has provided long-term healthcare services, rehabilitation support, and a base for advanced research into new therapies for people with profound brain injuries and complex conditions; it now stands as a leading centre of excellence in specialist care for neurological disabilities.

As a Clinical Healthcare Assistant with the neuro-behavioural unit, you will help provide dedicated 1-to-1 care to people who have impaired rational thinking and decision-making abilities and require aid in managing challenging behaviours


You will:
- help develop supportive and respectful relationships
- encourage engagement with Positive Behaviour Support techniques
- help to maximise independence and quality of life.


You will need previous experience in 1-to-1 care and with challenging behaviours to succeed in this role, ideally with training in restraint techniques.

Previous experience with mental health, psychiatric, or brain disorders will also be beneficial.

This is a permanent Clinical Healthcare Assistant role, with full-time or part-time hours available.


Person specification:

  • You must be experienced in providing 1to1 care and working with people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Previous experience with mental health / psychiatric / brain disorders is preferable but not essential.
  • NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Health & Social Care (or related) is preferable but not essential.

Benefits include:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Private pension scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Employee health and wellbeing services
  • DSE/eyesight tests and cover
  • Preferential rates for a health cash plan
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