Care Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bank holiday pay

Holiday pay

Training provided

Ongoing support

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for a teenage girl with complex needs in her family home. The role focuses on person-centred care, building trust, and supporting daily activities in a home setting.

Training is provided, with weekly PAYE/Umbrella pay options and weekend shifts. You will work closely with the family and clinical nurses to ensure high-quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months professional UK care experience.
• Must hold a Full UK manual driving licence.
• Complex Care experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• To provide the correct compliance documents, including updated Right to Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide full one-to-one care for a teenage girl with PMLD in her family home.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and dressing.
• Manage gastrostomy (PEG) feeds, fluids, and medication.
• Administer nebulisers as required.
• Monitor vital signs and overall well-being.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Patience

Job description

Shift Pattern: Saturday or Sunday shifts 10:00 to 17:00

*Must hold a Full UK driving licence*

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are proud to support children and young people with complex needs in educational settings, helping them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their educational goals.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

• Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to upskill yourself in the sector.
• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
• Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes
• Bank Holiday paid at time and a half
• Holiday Pay

About the Role:

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide dedicated, one-to-one care for a wonderful teenage girl. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in a young person's life by providing high-quality, person-centred care in her family home.

Our service user has a profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD) and is non-verbal, communicating through body language and facial expressions. She enjoys watching her favourite TV programmes, listening to music, reading books, and going out into the community. You will be trained to support her with all clinical and personal care needs, building a trusting relationship and understanding her unique ways of communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full support with personal care, hygiene, and dressing.
• Management of a gastrostomy (PEG) for feeds, fluids, and medication.
• Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning to maintain a clear airway.
• Administration of nebulisers.
• Monitoring of vital signs and overall well-being.
• Safe moving and handling using a ceiling track hoist and specialist sling.
• Supporting with her favourite activities and community access.
• Working closely with her supportive family as part of a dedicated team.

Requirements for the Role:

• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience
• Must hold a Full UK manual driving licence
• Complex Care experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• To provide the correct compliance documents, including updated Right to Work.

Rewarding Work:Experience the satisfaction of supporting a wonderful individual in a home environment.

Ongoing Support:Benefit from the full support of our Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nurses.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust