Job summary 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, , optician, health promotion, physiotherapy, and more. As a Healthcare Assistant at Wetherby YOI & Adel Beck, youll work with vulnerable young people across both sites. Your role will be varied and rewarding. HCAs are integral to the team & your responsibilities include: Supporting clinical assessments, dynamic risk management, and maintaining 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. 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 society's 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. You'll 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. Main duties of the job Skills & Key Responsibilities will involve: Initial assessments into custody, Clinical assessments, risk assessments and management of a variety of health needs. You will facilitate nurse-led clinics. Administer medication, immunizations and vaccinations, Triage and treat minor illness / injuries, attending emergency situations. Delivering age-appropriate health promotion sessions to this complex yet rewarding client group. Leadership Learning & Development Partnership Working Innovation & Quality Health & Safety Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached. 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 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP881A9D68 Job locations Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS22 5ED Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the sopporting docuemnts section. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the sopporting docuemnts section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. 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 LS22 5ED 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 LS22 5ED Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, LS22 5ED Leeds, United Kingdom