Health Care Assistant - Band 3

Job overview

Ashby House is a Nurse led health-based respite unit for adults with a learning disability and a complex health need and/or complex behaviours. We operate on a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week basis.

We are a 7 bed unit which is purpose built to accommodate the needs of the individuals that attend the service, based in the Nuneaton countryside.

We also provide a health based day service, The Lodge, which is situated on the same site.

The individuals that attend both services present with a wide range of cognitive and physical disabilities and require support with aspects of daily living- including social activities and managing health conditions. We strive as a service to promote independence and the rights of individuals and ensure that meeting an individual’s needs is our main priority.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must be a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual, who is passionate about person centred and holistic care and contributing towards improved health outcomes for adults with a learning disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants must have experience of working in a care setting with service users with a learning disability.
• Car owner / driver essential.
• You must have patience, good interpersonal skills and consider clients’ needs to be your first priority.
• NVQ in health and Social Care or equivalent.