# Health Care Assistance > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistance/246353b2-0b1c-47d7-939d-f27231fdf2ba - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistance/246353b2-0b1c-47d7-939d-f27231fdf2ba.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30630.00 to £32346.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-30T12:40:39.427Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9824-26-0666 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8072804?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert= - **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our Community Adult Service based in Brent. Our aim is to be the best we can, offering safe, patient-centred and evidence based care to those accessing our service. We are looking for staff to work from 8.30am to 5:00pm and some week ends and BH ### Main duties of the job The Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The Health Care Assistant will work in patient/carers own homes as well as visiting patients in residential homes. The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The Health Care Assistant will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload. The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service. The service is provided seven days per week 8.30am to 5:00pm ### 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. ### Details - Date posted: 03 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 824-ONW-8072804 - Job locations: Wembley Centre for Health and Care, 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA0 4UZ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities 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. ### Certificate of Sponsorship 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). ## Person Specification ### 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 with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS) ### Key Attributes **Essential** - Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviors - Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service - Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post ### Skills and Knowledge **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 - Self-management skills-managing time and workload - Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner - Good analytical and problem solving skills - Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills **Desirable** - Knowledge of local health needs strategies. ### Education/Qualification **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). ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.