Bank Healthcare Assistant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Priory Healthcare

Priory Healthcare

Verified Company

Colchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU:
Knowing that you're making a difference to people's lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that.

As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.

Elm Park is a 17 bedded Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in Ardleigh which specialises in the assessment, care and treatment of adult residents (18+ years) with an acquired brain injury.

We are looking for a passionate rehabilitation assistant to work as part of a team providing 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation to residents, under the guidance of nursing and medical staff.

You will required to work both days and nights as required by the service needs.

Role and responsibilities include:

Promoting and encouraging independence
Providing assistance with daily activities and supporting with personal care
Preventing and reducing risk of harm
Liaise with outside agencies and other professionals to ensure that the rehabilitation programmes and care plans are being facilitated
Enabling Service Users to meet their outcomes and develop goals

Requirements:

Preferably previous experience within healthcare and mental health but not essential as support will be given.
Provide satisfactory professional references
Enhanced DBS
Providing person centred support and able to promote independent living
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adaptability, commitment and resilience
Ability to work as part of a team
Ideally you will hold a NVQ in health and social care or be willing to study the qualification.

What we offer:

Free onsite parking
Starting 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increased up to 30 days dependent on length of service)
Free meals when on shift
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Comprehensive continued personal development training
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced Disclosure check paid
Childcare Vouchers
Pension
Employee referral scheme
Up to Salary of £26,000 includes overtime earnings based on current employees.

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