Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We understand the unique needs of children and young people, along with the challenges and opportunities they bring. Working for Leeds Community Healthcare in a secure environment is unlike any other role.

We operate as a community within a community, delivering services such as nursing, GP, pharmacy, optometry, health promotion, and physiotherapy.

As a Healthcare Assistant at Wetherby YOI, Adel Beck SCH, and Aldine House SCH, you'll support vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18. The role is varied, challenging, and rewarding, with HCAs integral to the team participating in handovers, promoting health, and collaborating across services. Responsibilities include supporting clinical assessments, risk management, and health needs; assisting with nurse-led clinics, minor injuries, and emergencies; delivering health promotion sessions; managing stock, procurement, and IPC standards; completing audits; and working holistically with CAMHS and substance misuse teams.

Experience in secure settings is desirable but not essential, as a full induction is provided. This role enables you to develop clinical and interpersonal skills while making a positive impact on some of society's most vulnerable young people.

You'll work closely with prison departments, education, and probation to ensure holistic, compassionate care that influences health, well-being, and future choices.

Main duties of the job

We require an enthusiastic full time healthcare assistant to work within the healthcare team at both HMYOI Wetherby and Adel Beck Secure Children's Home in Leeds.

The post holders will support qualified nurses in delivering healthcare services, to some very vulnerable and highly complex young people.

Duties will include supporting G.P clinics, taking part in health promotion sessions, Sexual health screening, biological sampling, immunisation administration, phlebotomy, recording observations and providing support to young people on wing based / Unit based locations. We are seeking to recruit staff who have a genuine desire to work with young people in a secure estate and who are passionate and committed to delivering high quality healthcare services that make a difference.

Experience of working with this client group and of working within a secure environment is desirable. You must hold the relevant NVQ level 2 or 3 or Care Certificate qualification or experience at working as a Health Care Assistant at Band 2 or 3 within a similar field.

For questions about the role, please contact Nicola Betts nicola.betts6@nhs.net

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wetherby YOI, Adel Beck SCH & Aldine House SCH

Leeds

LS22 5ED

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wetherby YOI, Adel Beck SCH & Aldine House SCH

Leeds

LS22 5ED

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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