Health & Social Care Assistant

We are currently seeking health and social care assistants with a broad range of previous experience and knowledge who are looking for an opportunity to develop skills in rapid response and management of acutely unwell clients in the community. You will be working under the guidance of multi-disciplinary clinicians, to support assessment and treatment of patients' to achieve medical stability and maintain functional ability, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

You should have previous experience of working with a therapy, nursing or personal care team within a health or social care setting. You must be flexible, responsive and have excellent time management skills as the teams priorities can change throughout the day. You should have good written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working in a dynamic and effective team.As the service is community based, you will need your own means of transport and will be required to work long days (7am to 7pm) and weekends on a rota basis.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.