Health Care Assistant, Band 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
Health Care Assistant, Band 2
Opportunity available for a Health Care Assistant to join the team located in Ward 1, Leicester
The team is located in Ward 1 within St. Luke's Hospital which provide an inpatient service. This role predominately will consist of main care duties including hygiene needs, toileting, clinical observations, nutrition and pressure area relief. The role will also include providing support and care for patients with physical health needs within a multidisciplinary setting and will also consist with undertaking assigned tasks under the general supervision of a registered nurse, including assisting in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. As a health care assistant you will be supporting the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services and delivering care within the practice. Due to the nature of this role you must possess HCA patient care skills and please note Health & Safety risks include exposure to covid infected patients.
The hourly rate for this role is:
Monday to Friday (06:00 - 20:00) - £12.00 Per Hour
Saturday / Nights - £15.00 Per Hour
Sunday / Bank Holidays: £18.00 Per Hour
For this role it is essential that you have the following:
- Enhanced DBS required
- System One
- Smart Card experience
- Relevant Training
This role is to commence ASAP with shifts being a mix of long days and lates, working 37.5 hours per week. It is essential you have a healthcare qualification with this being a minimum of either a BTEC or NVQ level.
If you are interested in applying please contact on Scott Marsh 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk
We offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new registrant with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet. Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.
The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
- 3 weekly payroll runs
- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant, Band 2 roles across Service Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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