Healthcare Assistant - Leaf Complex Care

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Job Description At Leaf Complex Care , part of the Catalyst Care Group , we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion , Impact , and Community —values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care . We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide tailored compassionate care primarily in the homes of individuals and supporting them to live independently and with dignity within their communities.

Responsibilities:

- Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals’ homes and within their communities.

- Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.

- Adapt care and support plans to meet the diverse needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and safety.

- Engage in proactive communication with families and care teams to ensure effective care delivery.

- Support individuals in temporary residential placements or their own homes.

- Preform household chores such as laundry, cleaning and food shopping.

- Manage and support individuals with budgeting and financial management.

- Assists with all aspects of personal care, indulging hygiene, dressing and feeding.

- Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.

- Plan, participate in and budget for community activities.

- Maintain accurate records and clear communication with the brand team and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications and

Experience:

- Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).

- Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.

- Business Car Insurance would be advantageous.

- Full UK driving license would be preferred.

Candidate Traits and

Competencies:

- Empathetic and able to adapt to the individuals’ environment.

- Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

- Open to feedback and able to incorporate it positively.

- Friendly, understanding, and capable of addressing issues proactively.

- Willingness to go above and beyond to support the varied and complex needs of our families.

- A growth mindset with a passion for making a significant impact on the lives of the families we support.

- Positive risk taking and reducing excessive restrictions to enhance the quality of life for those in care.

- A proactive communicator dedicated to high-quality, compassionate, and person-centered care.

What We Offer:

Financial & Practical Support
- Mileage allowance
- Refer-a-friend bonus – incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).

- Tax relief – the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).Development & Support
- On-shift support and guidance through the on-call system.

- Regular supervisions.

- Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.

- All mandatory training is free

Work-Life Balance and Community
- Flexible working hours – option to choose shifts based on availability.

- Recognition programmes – celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.

- Social events – opportunities to connect and build team spirit.

- Free DBS .We do not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.