Children’s Healthcare Assistant

Superior Healthcare; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Competitive pay reflecting hard work

Diploma enrollment (Level 2–5)

Refer a friend £50 voucher

Thorough paid training and induction

Wellbeing support and counselling

Employee events and perks

Job summary

Superior Healthcare in Whitstable is seeking a Complex Healthcare Assistant to support a 14-year-old boy with long-term clinical needs. The role involves complex paediatric care tasks, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, PEG feeding, medication administration, and moving/handling. You will help the family promote safety and quality of life while delivering person-centred care.

Shifts are nights, 9pm-7am, with regular weekly hours. A UK driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tracheostomy care requirement.
• Suctioning competency.
• PEG feeding capability.

Responsibilities

• To support clients with personal care and administer medication.
• To provide complex care interventions such as Suctioning, PEG and JEJ Feeding.
• To support clients with moving and handling.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Suctioning

PEG feeding

Medication administration

Moving & handling

Personal care

Job description

Children’s Healthcare Assistant – Whitstable

Payrate £15.00-£17.00/hour

Superior Healthcare is looking for an experienced Complex Healthcare Assistant in Whitstableto support a14‑year‑old boywhohas long term clinical needs.

About the Role

You will support a young client who lives with his parents and sibling, attends school, and enjoys reading and playing games. Your role is to help him live a fulfilled, safe and comfortable life while managing his complex care needs.

Clinical Skills Required

• Tracheostomy care

• Suctioning

• PEG feeding

• Medication administration

• Moving & handling

• Personal care

What We’re Looking For

• At least6 months’ experiencein a care role

• Someone confident, uses good initiative and communicates clearly

• Ideally a driver

• Passionate about delivering exceptional person‑centred care

Shifts Available-Nights, 9pm-7am Wednesday and Thursday

Pay

• £15.00 – £17.00 per hour

If you’d like to discuss your application before applying or find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail]

01227 640 534

*You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship*

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Responsibilities

• To support clients with personal care and administer medication.
• To provide complex care interventions such as Suctioning, PEG and JEJ Feeding.
• To support clients with moving and handling.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months UK care experience.
• Valid UK driving License and access to a car for work.
• Ability to work a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Full UK right to work.
• Experience working with paediatrics.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Industry-leading training with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
• Employee events throughout the year, including breakfast clubs, summer BBQ and Christmas party.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.