Care Taker

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Taker to join our team at HMP Foston Hall, a category womens prison located in Derbyshire

Hours

The site currently offers Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £27,572 per annum - depending on experience. 

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker / Porter to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing essential support to patients and healthcare staff, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This role is crucial in enhancing the comfort and well-being of patients while assisting in all logistical tasks within the healthcare facility.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK  due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Taker, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Move medical equipment and all supplies across the site to designated areas.

• Working together with other healthcare employees with stock management.

• Monitor and stock medical and non-medical supplies, notifying supervisors of inventory needs.

• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Maintain clear and compassionate communication with patients regarding services provided.

• Escorting visitors to healthcare across the site.

• Be dealing with patients, healthcare colleagues and other professionals over the phone and face to face and ensure that everyone is working in a tidy healthcare area. 

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with patients and other professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain on feet for extended periods.
• Capable of performing physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.