Job summary
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team, working full-time across the Wakefield District to meet the needs of newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees. The ideal candidate will be an experienced HCA, have excellent people, planning and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure. You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated and be committed to tackling health inequality.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative services for the asylum seeker and migrant communities in the region.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide community and primary medical services to newly arrived asylum seekers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will conduct initial health assessments and screening, linking in with nursing and medical colleagues to help identify and address the needs of this population.
About us
Bevan is a growing, progressive and award winning Social Enterprise. We provide a range of primary, community and hospital based healthcare services in Bradford and Leeds for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed, refugees and people seeking asylum, and other groups who find it hard to access mainstream healthcare.
“Health, Hope and Humanity”
VISION
Health equality and wellbeing for all
MISSION
Operating as an exemplar social enterprise, we will pioneer and provide inclusion health services that positively change the lives of people in need and enable local communities to thrive.
Date posted
26 January 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20,390 to £23,390 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0221-23-9539
Job locations
Across Wakefield District
Wakefield District
WF1 1AA