Job Introduction
As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant you’ll be part of our valued Gravesend Alliance Team, based in Gravesend, North Kent, supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the community.
You will feel valued as a Healthcare Assistant within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
Plentiful onsite parking
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
Online and face-to-face wellbeing support, including help with mental and physical wellbeing, legal, debt and life management advice, and counselling
Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and development opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to share ideas to help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with a majority of services rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission
Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
Job Introduction
We’re looking for compassionate and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly Gravesend Alliance Team. You’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of care to patients in their own homes and within community settings, helping people maintain independence and wellbeing in the place they feel most comfortable.
You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working alongside community nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Our base at Gravesham Community Hospital is ideally located just a short walk from St George’s Shopping Centre, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and local amenities – making it a convenient and pleasant place to work from.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) within a team that provides care 7 days a week between 08:00 – 20:00, offering flexibility across shifts.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Main Responsibilities
As a valued member of the team, you will:
Support patients with personal care and activities of daily living in their homes or community settings
Assist community nurses with the delivery of high-quality patient care
Monitor and report changes in patients’ health and wellbeing to the wider clinical team
Help maintain patient dignity, comfort, and independence at all times
Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care provided
Contribute to creating a positive experience for patients and their families
The Ideal Candidate
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have experience working in a care or healthcare setting (community or hospital experience desirable)
Have a caring, compassionate approach and a genuine passion for supporting people in the community
Are comfortable using IT systems and basic Microsoft Office applications
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Are reliable, flexible, and organised in your approach to work
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes