Band 3 Health Care Assistant, Demelza Kent

Would you like to join Team Demelza? We are looking for HCA's to join our Care and Nursing team, where you will be given the opportunity to expand on and learn clinical skills, care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and support families through difficult times.

Candidates will:

• have an NVQ level 2 in health care or other relevant qualification
• have experience of working with children with disabilities or complex needs
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding with the ability to recognise and report concerns effectively
• be able to show a can do approach in a busy team environment
• have the ability to constantly prioritise and innovate to meet the needs of the children, young people and families
• have excellent communication skills with the capability to interact with teams and families at all levels
• have the ability to work in collaboration with other professionals

This role requires a flexible approach to working and will be led by the needs of the case load. There will also be potential opportunities to work in the community as the Demelza Care at Home service expands. Shifts will include rotation onto days, nights, weekends and public holidays, for which additional enhancement payments will be made.

Demelza offers a large range of benefits and rewards. Head to our Benefits, Rewards and Wellbeing page, found under the Work with Us section on our website.

We may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications. You are advised to submit your application in full as early as possible as we will interview promptly. This may differ from the advertised interview date.

Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children and young people with serious and terminal conditions and their loved ones, across Kent, East Sussex and South East London. We help with every element of life for a child or young person with a terminal condition by providing tailored care. From diagnosis through to end of life and bereavement services, were there for that journey.

Apply now to join #TeamDemelza and be part of our passion and dedication to be there when we are needed the most.

For an informal chat please call Helen Rolls, Lead Nurse, on 01795 845247.

Closing Date - Thursday 16th February 2023

Interview Date - w/c 27th February 2023

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Some of our vacancies receive high numbers of applications and we may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be undertaken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,349.00-£22,869.00 per year