Senior Health Care Assistant

Job summary

• Assist in the management and care/recovery of service users under supervision
• Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
• Assist senior staff in the on-going assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback
• Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the environment
• Provide practical support to service users, carers and colleagues
• Attend service meetings i.e. referral/review/business as appropriate

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the management and care/recovery of service users under supervision
• Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
• Assist senior staff in the on-going assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback
• Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the environment
• Provide practical support to service users, carers and colleagues
• Attend service meetings i.e. referral/review/business as appropriate
• Report and document incidents as required
• Undertake physical health care checks and drug/alcohol testing of service users, document and report results
• Under supervision take part in assessing and reviewing care
• Under supervision take part in group work (low level) - such as, health promotion, sleep hygiene etc
• Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy
• Transport and store medications/prescriptions in line with Trust policy
• Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.