Childrens Care Assistant

Keech Hospice Care; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in palliative care is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on providing empathetic support to children with complex health needs and their families, ensuring a high standard of care while engaging patients in meaningful activities. With a commitment to making a difference, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact young lives positively. If you have the passion and dedication to support vulnerable patients and their loved ones, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children with complex health care needs is essential.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and support for children with complex needs.
• Deliver high standard palliative care in partnership with families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Prioritization

Safeguarding Children

Education

Health Care qualification NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Are you a dedicated Health Care Assistant, Carer, or someone with valuable life experience looking to use your skills motivated to support our younger patients and their loved ones?

If you have the passion to provide comfort and care to our young patients and their families and continue making a difference when it matters the most, we want to hear from you. This is a maternity cover offering 22.5 hours.

What You'll Do

• Provide patient-centered care and support for children and young people with complex needs.
• Deliver a high standard of specialist palliative care in partnership with families and other professionals.
• Work closely with other team members, always acting in the best interest of the child and families.
• Engage our younger patients in activities catered to meet their needs.
• Provide an empathetic and supportive presence for families.
• Manage and understand essential equipment for delivering patient care.
• Offer an empathetic ear to families, providing pre- and post-bereavement support and referring to appropriate services as needed.
• Ensure all administration is accurate and up to date to a high standard.

What You'll Need

• Previous work or personal experience in caring for children with complex health care needs.
• Health Care qualification NVQ Level 2/3 highly desirable.
• Great communication skills both written and verbal.
• Confident working unsupervised with the ability to prioritize shifting workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of safeguarding children.
• Motivated to develop a career in palliative care.

Continue making a meaningful impact by joining our compassionate team. Apply now to support the lives of children and their families.

Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

All prospective employees will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The level of check is dependent on the role and designed to ensure safer and more well-informed recruitment decisions.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.