NHS
Healthcare Assistant
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Job Description
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- Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.
- Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.
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Job summary
We understand the unique needs of children and young people and the challenges and opportunities they bring. Working for LCH in a secure environment is unlike any other role. We operate as a community within a community, providing services such as nursing, GP, pharmacy, dentist, optician, CAMHS, substance misuse, health promotion, and physiotherapy. As a Healthcare Assistant at Wetherby YOI & Adel Beck, youll work with vulnerable young people across both sites. Your role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding. HCAs are integral to the team, participating in handovers, supporting health promotion, and sharing a collaborative workspace. Your responsibilities include: Supporting clinical assessments, risk management, and health needs. Assisting with nurse-led clinics, minor injuries, and emergency responses. Delivering health promotion sessions to young people. Managing stock, supporting procurement, and maintaining IPC standards. Completing audits and working holistically with the CAMHS and substance misuse teams. While experience with this client group or in secure settings is desirable, its not essential, as a thorough induction will be provided. This role allows you to use and develop clinical and interpersonal skills while working with some of societys most vulnerable children (aged 1018) who face complex circumstances. Its a chance to provide compassionate care and positively influence young peoples health, well-being, and future choices. Youll work closely with prison departments, education, safer custody, and probation, ensuring holistic care. At Adel Beck, services support children aged 1017 in secure settings due to welfare or justice needs. HMP Wetherby YOI offers excellent facilities, free parking, staff gyms, and a coffee shop, with easy access to Leeds, Harrogate, and York via the A1(M).
Main duties of the job
We require an enthusiastic full time healthcare assistant to work within the healthcare team at both HMYOI Wetherby and Adel Beck Secure Childrens Home in Leeds. The post holders will support qualified nurses in delivering healthcare services, to some very vulnerable and highly complex young people. Duties will include supporting G.P clinics, taking part in health promotion sessions, Sexual health screening, biological sampling, immunisation administration, phlebotomy, recording observations and providing support to young people on wing based / Unit based locations. We are seeking to recruit staff who have a genuine desire to work with young people in a secure estate and who are passionate and committed to delivering high quality healthcare services that make a difference. Experience of working with this client group and of working within a secure environment is desirable. You must hold the relevant NVQ level 2 or 3 or Care Certificate qualification or experience at working as a Health Care Assistant at Band 2 or 3 within a similar field. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached. For more Information about this Job, please contact - Nicola Betts Nicola.betts6@nhs.net 01937544424 Bex Brooks Bex.brooks1@nhs.net 01937544424
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPAD127653
Job locations
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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