Complex Healthcare Support Worker

Superior Healthcare; Tendring; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Ongoing training

NVQ/Diploma opportunity

Blue Light Card

Holiday pay

Pension

Counselling support

Referral rewards

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a young female client in Clacton-on-Sea. The role involves personal care, PEG feeding, epilepsy monitoring, and safe mobility in a family environment.

Shifts include 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am; induction during daytime hours. Drivers with full UK licence encouraged; daily activities include hydrotherapy, walks, drives and community outings, with teamwork from nurses and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience supporting PEG feeding and bodily care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care with dignity and empathy.
• Support PEG feeding and follow nutrition plans.
• Administer medication as required.
• Assist with hydrotherapy and community outings.

Skills

Driving licence

Healthcare experience

Moving & handling

PEG feeding support

Job description

Healthcare Assistants – Clacton-on-Sea

Support a young female client • Cerebral Palsy • PEG (MIC-KEY Button) • Scoliosis • Epilepsy awareness • Hydrotherapy

We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate female Healthcare Assistants to support a young female client living in Clacton-on-Sea. She has Cerebral Palsy, severe scoliosis, PEG (MIC-KEY Button) feeding needs, and benefits from gentle, regular repositioning throughout the day.

This is a lovely opportunity to provide consistent, person-centred care within a warm and friendly family environment. The client enjoys interaction, sensory activities, and being supported to access the community daily.

About the Role

We have both day shifts and night shifts available with an expectation that successful applicants will complete their induction during daytime hours to build confidence and understanding of the client’s routine.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal care and supporting daily routines
• PEG (MIC-KEY Button) feeding and following nutrition plans
• Medication administration
• Epilepsy awareness and monitoring
• Gentle repositioning and safe moving & handling
• Supporting daily hydrotherapy/swimming sessions
• Assisting with community activities such as local walks, drives and twice-monthly bowling trips
• Providing meaningful interaction - she enjoys reading, sensory play and familiar characters
• Supporting comfort, emotional wellbeing and safety
• Working collaboratively with a supportive care team

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from carers who are:

• Experienced in supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy or complex physical needs
• Confident with PEG (MIC-KEY Button) management
• Competent with moving and handling, including support with bathing and swimming
• Aware of epilepsy risks and safe response procedures
• Bubbly, cheerful and engaging, with a warm personality
• Able to provide fun, sensory-led interaction - this client especially enjoys:
  • Bright, pink, fluffy sensory items
  • Story reading and one-to-one engagement
  • Familiar children’s characters
  • Getting out for drives, fresh-air walks and community activities
• Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Already living in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship)

Shifts available

• Day shifts 8am-8pm
• Night shifts 8pm-8am

What We Offer

• £14.30 - £17.60 per hour
• Paid induction and ongoing clinical training
• Opportunity to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
• Holiday pay & pension
• Blue Light Card (funded)
• Employee assistance programme
• Menopause support
• Referral rewards
• Continued guidance and support from nurses and supervisors

If you're a caring, confident and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant excited to make a genuine difference in one young woman's life, we'd love to hear from you.

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Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care safely and with dignity
• Promoting independence and choice
• Maintaining a professional and consistent approach to care
• Supporting the client to access the community daily

Requirements

• Driver essential
• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience
• Experience supporting with PEG feeding essential
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Previous experience supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy desirable

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we'll pay for it.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, 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.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.