Healthcare Assistant
Leaf Complex Care Limited
Frome, BA11 1BXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£18.00
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 January 2027
79 days leftJob description
At Leaf Complex Care, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillar...
- Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals homes and within their communities.
- Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
- Adapt care and support plans to meet the diverse needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Engage in proactive communication with families and care teams to ensure effective care delivery.
- Support individuals in temporary residential placements or their own homes.
- Preform household chores such as laundry, cleaning and food shopping.
- Manage and support individuals with budgeting and financial management.
- Assists with all aspects of personal care, indulging hygiene, dressing and feeding.
- Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
- Plan, participate in and budget for community activities.
- Maintain accurate records and clear communication with the brand team and other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications and Experience: - Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
- Business Car Insurance would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving license would be preferred.
In this role, you will provide care in accordance with best practices and legislative requirements, reflecting company policies and standards under the direction of Senior Practitioners/Registered Manager. Your tasks include.
Supporting individuals to maintain or learn new skills and personal interests while delivering person-centered care.
Facilitating social, educational, or work activities based on individuals' choices.
Maintaining skills at a current level and undertaking mandatory training as required.
Promoting effective communication and maintaining high standards of record keeping.
Completing daily records and documentation using the digital care planning system.
Ensuring the well-being of Supported Individuals is at the heart of care delivery, focusing on their wishes and preferences.
Contributing to the efficient operation of the service.
Supporting individuals to maintain connections with the community.
Following Care Plans and other directives on supporting Supported Individuals.
Informing the Registered Manager or Care Coordinator of any significant changes in the needs of Supported Individuals. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those you support, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed to a high standard in an appropriate and timely manner.
Developing effective working relationships within Leaf Complex Care.
Working cooperatively with members of multi-disciplinary teams to maximize opportunities for Supported Individuals.
Maintaining and developing relationships with family, friends, and others important to the Supported Individual, if desired.
Seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
Acting as a role model and ambassador for the service.
Maintaining professionalism and politeness at all times.
Engaging in all role-related meetings that contribute to high-quality care.
- Mileage allowance
- Refer-a-friend bonus incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
- Tax relief the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).
- On-shift support and guidance through the on-call system.
- Regular supervisions.
- Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.
- All mandatory training is free
Work-Life Balance and Community - Flexible working hours option to choose shifts based on availability.
- Recognition programmes celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.
- Social events opportunities to connect and build team spirit.
- Free DBS.
We do not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Experience
Essential: - Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
Qualifications
Desirable: - Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).; - Full UK driving license would be preferred.; - Business Car Insurance
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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