Healthcare Assistant in Newbury inNewbury PUBLISHED MON 19 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
Our Healthcare Division offers a variety of services including Mental Health, Addictions, Brain Injury and Rehabilitation and Recovery treatment plans.At Priory, you'll be part of a close knit and diverse team that helps individuals day to day, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You will help people reach their full potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.Your own positive attitude and genuine passion for providing high quality care and support will be integral to the culture of our teams. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.Whilst previous
Experience
is a plus, the key things you need to excel in this role are empathy and a passion for caring, flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.If you are looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and friendly team, we want to hear from you!Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities:Support our residents with in-house activities and hobbiesProviding support to achieve every day goals including personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toiletingManage some behaviours that challengeAssistant and support to attend medical appointmentsObserve, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staffProvide emotional support to individuals and their familiesSupport and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checksUnderstand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individualWork with other professionals, such as nurses and therapists, to ensure consistency of supportAnalyse an individuals needs and draw up a focused support plan
About us
Priory wouldnt exist without combined energy, expertise and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team alongside our qualified staff, youll help to meet the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse group of individuals, with varying degrees of either mental health or physical issues. Every day, you'll make a positive difference to their lives.Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.It would be ideal if you have previous
Experience
gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to peoples lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,570 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
EJob location
sThe Priory Hospital NewburyMonks LaneNewburyBerkshireRG14 7RN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory wouldnt exist without combined energy, expertise and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team alongside our qualified staff, youll help to meet the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse group of individuals, with varying degrees of either mental health or physical issues. Every day, you'll make a positive difference to their lives.Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.It would be ideal if you have previous
Experience
gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to peoples lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.Benefits include:Opportunities for career development through Career Pathways, work towards goals and milestones, to take your career in whichever direction you wishSupport of an
Experience
d and friendly team of colleaguesA competitive
Salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverageComprehensive induction and commitment to on-going trainingEnhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your Birthday offOnline benefits and cashback rewardsCycle to work schemeNEST pension optionBlue Light Card application opportunityBenefits are subject to T&CsResponsibilities:Support our residents with in-house activities and hobbiesProviding support to achieve every day goals including personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toiletingManage some behaviours that challengeAssistant and support to attend medical appointmentsObserve, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staffProvide emotional support to individuals and their familiesSupport and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checksUnderstand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individualWork with other professionals, such as nurses and therapists, to ensure consistency of supportAnalyse an individuals needs and draw up a focused support plan
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialExcellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essentialTo be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.DesirableExcellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essentialTo be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Our Healthcare Division offers a variety of services including Mental Health, Addictions, Brain Injury and Rehabilitation and Recovery treatment plans.At Priory, you'll be part of a close knit and diverse team that helps individuals day to day, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You will help people reach their full potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.Your own positive attitude and genuine passion for providing high quality care and support will be integral to the culture of our teams. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.Whilst previous
Experience
is a plus, the key things you need to excel in this role are empathy and a passion for caring, flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.If you are looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and friendly team, we want to hear from you!Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities:Support our residents with in-house activities and hobbiesProviding support to achieve every day goals including personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toiletingManage some behaviours that challengeAssistant and support to attend medical appointmentsObserve, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staffProvide emotional support to individuals and their familiesSupport and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checksUnderstand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individualWork with other professionals, such as nurses and therapists, to ensure consistency of supportAnalyse an individuals needs and draw up a focused support plan
About us
Priory wouldnt exist without combined energy, expertise and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team alongside our qualified staff, youll help to meet the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse group of individuals, with varying degrees of either mental health or physical issues. Every day, you'll make a positive difference to their lives.Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.It would be ideal if you have previous
Experience
gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to peoples lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,570 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
EJob location
sThe Priory Hospital NewburyMonks LaneNewburyBerkshireRG14 7RN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory wouldnt exist without combined energy, expertise and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team alongside our qualified staff, youll help to meet the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse group of individuals, with varying degrees of either mental health or physical issues. Every day, you'll make a positive difference to their lives.Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.It would be ideal if you have previous
Experience
gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to peoples lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.Benefits include:Opportunities for career development through Career Pathways, work towards goals and milestones, to take your career in whichever direction you wishSupport of an
Experience
d and friendly team of colleaguesA competitive
Salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverageComprehensive induction and commitment to on-going trainingEnhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your Birthday offOnline benefits and cashback rewardsCycle to work schemeNEST pension optionBlue Light Card application opportunityBenefits are subject to T&CsResponsibilities:Support our residents with in-house activities and hobbiesProviding support to achieve every day goals including personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toiletingManage some behaviours that challengeAssistant and support to attend medical appointmentsObserve, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staffProvide emotional support to individuals and their familiesSupport and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checksUnderstand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individualWork with other professionals, such as nurses and therapists, to ensure consistency of supportAnalyse an individuals needs and draw up a focused support plan
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialExcellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essentialTo be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.DesirableExcellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essentialTo be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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