# Health Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant/7ec9a493-03e6-40a2-a0bd-4ec9d39bde11 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant/7ec9a493-03e6-40a2-a0bd-4ec9d39bde11.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust - **Location:** Caludon Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare assistant - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (early / late / night shifts / long days) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T12:00:41.935Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8332194 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8332194?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview X3 Health Care Assistant Roles - Full Time / Shift Work We are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles. AI disclaimer: We're really keen to hear about you and what you have to offer, therefore please write your application in your own words and refrain from using AI generators. We are seeking compassionate, resilient and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. Holly / Gramer House is a nurse led, overnight respite service and you will support children and young people with learning disabilities, complex health needs and / or challenging behaviour. You will assist with day-to-day personal care, implement individual care plans and support therapeutic activities that promote health, independence, dignity, well-being and positive outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone whose passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, while developing their own skills and experience in a supportive healthcare environment. Previous experience working in learning disability services is preferable but not essential, full training will be provided. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and a commitment to completing the Care Certificate is essential. As the service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week you will be expected to work shifts across days , nights, weekends and bank holidays. If you have any queries please contact the service and ask to speak to the nurse in charge ### Main duties of the job You will contribute to managing complex health needs, including assisting with clinical interventions under supervision and supporting children engage positively in their environment. Building trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues will be a key part of your role. Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to children with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Assist with personal care, mobility and daily living activities. Support clinical interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse. Help children manage challenging behaviours in a positive and supportive way Encourage independence and participation in therapeutic and recreational activities Contribute to household tasks including menu planning, shopping, laundry and cleaning to ensure a safe, comfortable and homely environment Maintain clear and accurate records and contribute to care planning Promote dignity respect and safe guarding at all times ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role can be physically demanding and requires a good level of physical fitness. You will be required to engage in physical activities, move around frequently and respond to the children's needs throughout your shift. Applications for this role will be capped, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible. Before applying please read the job description and person specification to ensure that this is a role you would be interested in and suitable for. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Must hold a full driving licence with business use. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Able to follow policies and procedures ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in a recognised care setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - To have / willing to work towards Level 3 – equivalent / relevant experience ## Documents - [jd-ps (pdf, 616.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10655290) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 347.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1155) - [application guidance notes (pdf, 157.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1157) - [terms and conditions nhs jobs (pdf, 19.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1158) - [equality and diversity leaflets (pdf, 838.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1159) - [the prince's trust help 16-30 year olds into work (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2706) ## 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.