Healthcare Assistant Role in Oldham Offering Flexible Support Apply Now with Sponsorship

A chance to help people stay steady at home while learning from a team that has their heart in the right place

Location
The Royal Oldham Hospital OL1 2JH

Type
Fixed term 6 months Part time 22.5 hours

Salary (£)
24937 to 26598 pro rata

About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
They care for more than a million people across Greater Manchester and their work sits at the heart of community life. Their teams look after people in hospitals and homes, often stepping in when things feel uncertain. With over 20000 colleagues they keep their focus on steady care and small wins that help people move forward. If you like being part of something that has real impact you’ll fit right in.

Job details

Benefits

• Flexible working options so you can balance home life with patient care
• Strong supportive team that helps you learn the ropes without feeling alone
• Generous annual leave giving you the breathing space you need
• Wellbeing support time built into your schedule so you stay grounded
• Career growth potential within a large trust that offers new paths over time

Requirements

• Level 3 healthcare qualification or equivalent experience that shows real hands on skill
• Care certificate to support safe practice
• Literacy and numeracy at Level 1 so documentation feels manageable
• Experience in health or social care where you’ve helped people through daily tasks
• Calm communication skills that help patients and families feel heard
• Basic IT confidence for simple clinical systems
• Organised working habits that keep visits smooth and safe
• Team mindset since you’ll be leaning on colleagues often

Salary Details

This Band 3 role offers 24937 to 26598 pro rata depending on experience.

About the Role

You’ll join the Hospital at Home team where the goal is simple help people stay safe in their own home while receiving clinical support. Some days you’re taking bloods and checking on symptoms. Other days you’re reassuring a family who needs a steady voice. The pace shifts but the intent stays the same keeping people stable while avoiding unnecessary hospital stays. If you enjoy hands on patient care with a mix of community and acute work you’ll feel right at home. You’ll use your practical skills like venepuncture and ECG recording while learning more about remote monitoring. It’s the kind of role where small actions have huge impact and patients often remember your kindness long after the visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical tasks like blood samples and ECGs so the team can act on real time information
• Support remote monitoring to help patients stay safe between visits
• Observe changes in health and share concerns early so issues don’t snowball
• Visit patients at home to check progress and offer a reassuring presence
• Work with the wider team so everyone stays on the same page
• Share sensitive updates with care and accuracy to keep families informed
• Promote comfort and wellbeing through simple daily care tasks that ease distress
• Follow evidence based guidance to keep care consistent and safe

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Skilled Worker Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates who meet the Home Office criteria.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to reflect the communities they care for. They value individuality and encourage everyone to bring their own strengths to the team.

Employer Details

• Company Name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
• Address Stott Lane Salford Manchester M6 8HD
• Contact 0161 789 7373

Reference Number
236 OCO CS367 25 PS

How To Apply
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