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Health Care Assistant

TLTP Education
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A community service in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire is seeking palliative care professionals to provide essential end-of-life care to patients in their homes.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of care experience and must possess a full UK driving licence along with access to their own vehicle.
  • The pay rates range from £12.82 to £14.57 per hour on weekdays, with higher rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
  • Successful applicants will work either as lone workers or in pairs, assisting with both physical and emotional needs of patients and their families.
  • Flexible working days and mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile are offered, and interested applicants should apply promptly.

We are excited to announce that we have a rare opportunity to onboard a new team of palliative care professionals to join a community service which is based around the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas.

We have been the sole agency supplier to this service for the past nine years, so if you are looking for continuity in your role this will be the perfect position for you.

This project provides essential end of life care to patients within the comfort of their own homes. Prospective care staff must have access to their own car and have a full UK driving licence in order to apply.

  • The successful candidates will be responsible for working as a lone worker or as a double up providing personal and emotional care to palliative care patients.
  • You will be required to assist to both the physical and mental needs of the patients and their families. You must be compassionate, friendly and reliable to be considered for this position.
  • You will be required to travel between patients homes to provide the highest quality of care. 

Locations covered by the service:The rotas and patient rounds are split up between Northwest Hertfordshire, South Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire rounds. Your round would consist of patients in similar areas to minimise the driving however this does depend on the patient referral caseload.

North Buckinghamshire: Slough, Marlow, Burnham, Iver, Beaconsfield, Bourne End and Gerrards Cross 

Mid Buckinghamshire: The Chalfonts, Amersham, High Wycombe and Chesham, Tring, The Risborough (including Bledlow & Loosley Row) Aston Clinton, Chinnor, Eddlesborough, Ivinghoe, Pitstone Dunsmore, Great Missenden and Prestwood 

Hertfordshire: St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Bushey, Abbots Langley, Chandlers Cross, Potters Bar, Barnet, South Mimms, Radlett, Elstree and Boreham Wood

Pay Rates:

Mileage: 45p per mile

Monday to Saturday: £12.82 - £14.57 ph

Sunday & Bank Holidays: £13.00 - £15.00 ph

Shift Patterns: (please note that the majority of the shifts are from 08:00-20:00 and run from Monday to Sunday)

Early: 08:00-12:00 or 08:00-15:00 / 16:00

Late: 14:00 - 20:00 or 15:00-20:00

Long Day: 08:00-20:00 or 09:00-21:00

Requirements from you:

  • UK Drivers Licence
  • Use of own vehicle
  • You must be reliable and punctual
  • An in-date DBS (if you do not have this you must be willing to pay for a new certificate)
  • Minimum of 6 months care experience

What we offer:

  • Flexible working days to suit your lifestyle
  • Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile
  • Weekly pay
  • TLTP Medical uniform
  • Training (full online courses)

We have a small window in order to get new staff inducted with this project so if you are interested, I would encourage you to apply immediately by sending a copy of your updated CV to Reem at TLTP Medical.

Unfortunately, if you do not have a driving licence and use of your own vehicle, we would not be able to consider you for this role. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.