Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant – Specialist Nursing Home

Location: Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, Putney, South West London
Salary: £27,082 – £29,794 per annum (dependent on qualification and experience)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, rotating day and night shifts

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the UK’s longest established independent hospitals and a national centre of excellence in neuro-disability care. Based in a Grade II listed building with extensive gardens, we provide specialist services for adults with complex neurological conditions, from post-acute rehabilitation through to long-term and end-of-life care.

We are proud to be Pathway to Excellence® designated, reflecting our commitment to nursing leadership, shared decision-making, and a positive practice environment.

The role

We are seeking experienced Health Care Assistants to join our Specialist Nursing Home service. You will provide person-centred care for adults with complex neurological disability, supporting them to achieve the best possible quality of life. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

This is a rewarding role requiring resilience, compassion, and the ability to provide high-quality support in a specialist care environment.

Essential criteria

Minimum of six months’ paid experience in a UK care setting
Level 2 or 3 qualification in Adult Health and Social Care
Enhanced DBS clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
Confidence in delivering personal care, mobility assistance (including hoisting), and support with eating and drinking
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to support individuals with complex communication needs
Ability to work flexibly across days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays

Desirable experience

Previous work with individuals with brain injury or complex long-term conditions
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary health or social care team

Our offer

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our people. At the RHN, you will benefit from:

Wellbeing and financial support:Wagestream platform for salary advances, savings, and financial coaching; free counselling and therapy services; financial support through London Capital Credit Union
Workplace wellbeing:free workplace massages, weekly yoga, monthly pottery club (we are the only hospital in the UK with our own kiln)
Facilities and lifestyle:free on-site parking; Cycle2Work scheme; season ticket loans; tech purchase scheme; Blue Light Card and retail discounts
Community and belonging:active staff networks including Pride, Women’s, and Race Equality; heritage events celebrating diversity
Career development:access to funded apprenticeships, leadership programmes, and in-house training opportunities

Safeguarding, equality, and inclusion

The RHN is a care provider for vulnerable adults at high risk. Safeguarding is our highest priority and is central to every role. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with CQC requirements and our safeguarding policy.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to fair treatment and inclusion across all protected characteristics. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

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