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Band 3 Health Care Assistant - BracebridgePlease note applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered for this post *** This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. *** *Recruiting one Full-time for Longmoor team and one Full-time for Bracebridge team* The Bracebridge team are looking to recruit health care assistants for full and part-time hours. The team is a fast-paced community service responding to planned calls. The service is part of the wider admission avoidance offer, and the post holder will be expected to be dynamic in their approach. The health care assistants within the service visit individuals in their own homes, clinics, or GP surgeries under the direction of a registered professional. They work in partnership with patients, carers, and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and are expected to work multi-professionally, support other team members' roles, and contribute to the future development of the service. The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required across the 7-day period to maintain service provision. Many staff within the service may have a second job or the evening service may be their only role. We welcome all appropriate applicants. As a Trust, we are flexible and are looking for a flexible, caring professional to work across the city-wide service. Main duties of the jobThe Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Therefore, the hours and days will be negotiated for the successful candidate. To be shortlisted, applicants will need to detail in their supporting information how they can demonstrate the essential requirements of the experience and skills section of the person specification. Please ensure your supporting information provides evidence of how you fulfill the essential requirements, especially regarding experience and skills. Would you like to work for a dynamic & friendly Community District Nurse team who deliver a high-quality service? This vacancy is for an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join the multidisciplinary Community District Nurse team working within the Evening Service Team covering hours between 6pm and 10:30pm. As part of our committed and supportive team, you will assist in working together to improve the lives of adult patients with a range of conditions. The team is based in a centralized hub at Priestly Wharf and works across two teams covering Birmingham. There may be an expectation for staff to work across both teams. About usBe Part of Our Team... BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in various community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services in people's homes, health centres, clinics, and inpatient facilities. We provide services for children, young people, families, adults, and community services, including two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the West Midlands Rehab Centre, and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We are committed to integrated, personalized care rooted in our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider in the West Midlands. If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust striving for the best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you. Job responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will: Possess an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Have experience dealing with members of the public and working in a clinic/home environment. Show commitment to teamwork. Have a current driving license and be able to travel independently across the BCHC area. Be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to meet the needs of a diverse population. Person SpecificationQualifications / trainingLiteracy and Numeracy Skills. NVQ level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent. ExperienceExperience in delivering direct patient care or therapy programmes in a health or social care setting. Skills / knowledgeBasic IT Skills Ability to work effectively in a team Ability to work independently Awareness of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population Awareness of the needs of individuals' minority groups Other job requirementsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr