Children's Healthcare Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Nelson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to provide complex care to a young service user in Nelson. This rewarding role involves delivering one-to-one support, focusing on personal care and clinical needs during night shifts. Ideal candidates will have experience in medication administration and personal care, along with a compassionate approach to building relationships. Flexible hours and competitive pay rates make this an attractive opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Confirmed rotas

Excellent rates of pay

Holiday pay

Full clinical training

Opportunity for ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing complex care to children and young people.
• Ability to understand non-verbal communication and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and clinical support throughout the night.
• Create a peaceful environment to promote restful sleep.

Skills

Medication Administration

Personal Care

Moving and Handling

Brain Injury Experience

Epilepsy Awareness

PEG Feeding

Job description

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Are you experienced in providing Complex Care to children and young people?

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to expand your skills and knowledge into complex clinical care or if you already have complex care experience, this could be the perfect job role for you!

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about their job, enjoy delivering one-to-one support, and can build positive relationships with our service users and their families.

Meet our service user

Our service user is a young girl who lives with her loving family in Nelson. She requires support with her complex care needs throughout the night.

Throughout the night, you will provide support with her personal care, repositioning, attending to her clinical care needs when required, and creating a peaceful environment to promote a restful night’s sleep.

It is important to understand her methods of communication and identify her wants and needs; she is non-verbal and communicates using facial expressions and body language. Patience and understanding are key qualities for this role.

This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user and really making an impact on her day-to-day life.

Our service user has specifically requested female staff to work on their team.

Essential Experience Required

• Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Moving and Handling
• Brain Injury Experience
• Epilepsy Awareness
• PEG Feeding

We have the following shifts available;

• Full Time and Part Time Waking Nights
• 10pm – 8am
• 2-3 Shifts Per Week
• Must be able to work alternate weekends

Take a look at our pay rates!

Weeknights £13.00 per hour (Approx. £130 per 10-hour shift)

Saturdays £13.50 per hour (Approx. £135 per 10-hour shift)

Sundays £13.50 per hour (Approx. £135 per 10-hour shift)

Bank Holidays: £15.00 per hour (Approx. £150 per 10-hour shift)

Additional Information

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organization.

Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare?

We specialize in providing highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users. We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care, and we recognize that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Support Workers are integral to this mission. In return for your dedication, you will receive:

• Flexible hours to suit
• Confirmed rotas
• Excellent rates of pay
• Holiday pay
• Full clinical training
• Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
• Ongoing professional training and development

Please contact our dedicated recruitment team at 01902 847111 or email [emailprotected] to find out more. Apply for this job.