Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust has been delivering West Hertfordshire Community Adult Services since October 2019. We continue to develop high-quality, patient-centred services in partnership with local communities and acute providers.

Exciting opportunities have arisen within our Neuro Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit in West Hertfordshire. We are seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our supportive and well-established multidisciplinary team. Participating in a 7-day working rota, including weekend shifts and bank holidays.

This role offers the chance to work within a bedded rehabilitation unit, supporting adults with a range of physical disabilities and functional impairments resulting from neurological conditions. The unit provides specialist rehabilitation for adults referred predominantly from acute hospital settings, with additional referrals from community settings.

You will be part of a collaborative team committed to high standards of rehabilitation and care. We support learning, skill development, and service improvement, making this a rewarding opportunity for those looking to grow their experience in rehabilitation within a dynamic NHS setting.

Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant will support patients to work towards agreed treatment goals, with a strong focus on improving independence and quality of life. This role involves promoting daily living skills, supporting personal care, and maintaining strength and physical function.

You will manage patients and assist qualified staff in delivering individual and group treatment programmes within an agreed scope of practice. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to nursing interventions and ensure clear handover of patient progress and any concerns to relevant ward or care home staff.

The role also includes supporting discharge processes, such as assisting with nursing discharge documentation and referral forms as well as managing stock take processes to ensure accurate inventory control.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to supporting patients to achieve their goals. You will be able to work independently when required, demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, and manage your time effectively.

About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities
Successful applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Qualifications
Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or
• A recognised equivalent course
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
• Knowledge of the role of MDT.

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS
• Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
• An awareness of risk management.
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Self-management skills, managing time and workload
• Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others
• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Key Attributes
Essential

• Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in Herts
• Flexible about shifts pattern- long days and nights
• Responsible and punctual
• Able to motivate and reliable
• Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job as outlined in the job description

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).