Health Care Assistant - Urgent community Response Team

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Urgent Community Response TeamClosing date: 19 May 2026

Job OverviewSupport people in the local community to regain independence following accident or illness. Work in patients' homes, assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, meal preparation, and social care. Collaborate with therapists and social workers to help patients achieve recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

Implement assessed care needs and maintain progress in rehabilitation / reablement.

Assist patients with personal care tasks delegated as part of the reablement care plan, including meal and drink preparation if required.

Provide and assist with care in patients' homes, supporting a person‐centred approach and recording observations, applying topical cream.

Support admission prevention by responding to incidents of carer breakdown and providing rapid support to prevent hospital admission.

Assist with medication management as per care plans and policies.

Required Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Valid driving licence and suitable vehicle for travel between patients' homes.

Personal Qualities

Willingness to undertake in‐service training and development.

Ability to work shift patterns over a 24‐hour period (7‐day rota, 8 am – 10 pm).

Access to a car for work purposes.

Caring attitude and strong desire to help people.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Adaptable, reliable and approachable.

Skills & Attributes

Good organisational skills.

Ability to work unsupervised when required.

Flexibility in role.

Basic computer skills.

Experience & Knowledge

Experience of patient care in the community.

Experience of working within a team and under pressure.

Knowledge of promoting independence, infection control and tissue viability.

Qualifications & Training

Knowledge of infection control.

Knowledge of tissue viability.

Care Certificate (or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

About the TrustWirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust offers supportive induction, training, support to complete the NHS Care Certificate, opportunities to develop and enhance your skills, and a multidisciplinary team environment.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Metropolitan Borough of Wirral

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English