About this role
Job summary Package Description: As a Healthcare Assistant within our Community Nursing Service, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community clinic settings across Dartford and North Kent. At HCRG Care Group, we're committed to supporting our colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally. In return for your dedication, you'll receive: Salary of £25,500 per annum, Access to our Group Pension Scheme, Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses, Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including: Mental health resources and counselling, Legal and financial advice, Career coaching and life management support, Health and wellbeing initiatives and challenges, Access to eLearning, career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise, A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, Modern mobile technology to support flexible community working, Free tea and coffee at your base location. About the Role Based at Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford, you'll work as part of our Communit
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant within the Community Nursing Service at HCRG Care Group, you will be a key team member providing high-quality care to patients in Dartford and North Kent. This role involves delivering compassionate, person-centred care, supporting various healthcare needs including wound care and diabetes management, and promoting patient independence and wellbeing. The position is based at Livingstone Community Hospital, which offers excellent transport links and proximity to Bluewater Shopping Centre. You will have access to modern technology for remote documentation, reducing travel time and enabling more hands-on patient care. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support. The role also offers opportunities for professional development through eLearning and career pathways, a supportive culture, and access to modern community-working technology. The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have experience in a related setting, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
About us HCRG Care Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services through a committed team working in community and clinic settings. Located in Dartford, the organisation focuses on providing high-quality care that emphasizes patient dignity, independence, and wellbeing. HCRG Care Group emphasizes supporting its employees' professional and personal development. It offers a variety of employee benefits, including a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and substantial health and wellbeing resources, from mental health counseling to legal and financial advice. This supportive environment fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where healthcare assistants are valued for their contributions and supported in their career advancement. HCRG Care Groups investments in modern technology facilitate efficient and flexible community work, allowing healthcare professionals more time to focus on patient care and effective service delivery.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Community Nursing Service, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community clinic settings across Dartford and North Kent.
At HCRG Care Group, we're committed to supporting our colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:
Salary of £25,500 per annum Access to our Group Pension Scheme Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including: Mental health resources and counselling Legal and financial advice Career coaching and life management support Health and wellbeing initiatives and challenges Access to eLearning, career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement Modern mobile technology to support flexible community working Free tea and coffee at your base locationAbout the RoleBased at Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford, you'll work as part of our Community Nursing Team, supporting patients to receive high-quality care in their own homes and community clinics.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work alongside Community Nurses to provide compassionate, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing and dignity.
Our teams are equipped with modern technology, enabling you to access patient records and complete documentation remotely, helping you spend more time delivering care and less time travelling back to base.
Located just off the M25, Livingstone Community Hospital benefits from excellent transport links and is within easy reach of Bluewater Shopping Centre and local amenities.
Main ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with Community Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will:
Deliver high-quality care to patients within their own homes and community clinic settings Support patients with a range of healthcare needs, including wound care, diabetes management and end-of-life care Undertake delegated clinical activities within your scope of competence Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to registered clinicians Promote patient dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times Accurately document care provided using electronic patient record systems Develop positive working relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals Contribute to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions through effective community-based care Support the continual improvement of services through shared learning and best practiceAbout YouWe're looking for a compassionate, motivated and organized individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate plus relevant experience, or equivalent healthcare qualification and experience Previous experience working in a healthcare, community or care setting Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamEssential Requirements Full UK driving license Access to a vehicle for work purposes Ability to travel across the service area in a timely mannerWhy Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to build your healthcare career within a supportive Community Nursing Team while making a real difference to people's lives every day.
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and enjoy working in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate plus relevant experience, or equivalent healthcare qualification and experience; previous experience working in a healthcare, community or care setting; strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills; confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
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 Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Dartford
DA1 1SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)