Epilepsy trained Healthcare Assistant – Nights

Superior Healthcare; Hythe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid training

Wellbeing team

Counselling support

Referral voucher £50

Wellbeing app access

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is recruiting for an epilepsy trained Healthcare Assistant to cover waking nights and support a child with complex needs. The role focuses on clinical and personal support, including reading to the child and playing music during care.

We are seeking applicants with experience in seizure management and administering emergency rescue medications, plus the ability to assist with daily living activities and mobility. DBS checks and a compassionate approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Seizure management experience or training.
• Ability to administer prescribed emergency rescue medications when trained and authorized by clinical leads.
• Experience assisting with daily living activities and supporting individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Cover waking nights from 9:00pm to 7:00am to support the child.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility and routine monitoring while working with the wider team.
• Collaborate with clinical leads to ensure safety and appropriate use of emergency medications.

Skills

Seizure management

Emergency medications

Daily living support

Job description

Superior Healthcare are recruiting for an epilepsy trained Healthcare Assistant to cover waking nights supporting a child.

This will be a fulfilling position to support a child who requires clinical and personal support and enjoys being read to and listening to music.

What you require

• Seizure Management: Recognising different types of seizures
• Emergency Medication: Administering prescribed emergency rescue medications (such as buccal midazolam) when trained and authorized by clinical leads
• Daily Support: Assisting with daily living activities like personal hygiene, mobility, and routine monitoring while collaborating with the wider team.

Shift Patterns:

• Waking Nights: 9:00pm - 7:00am
• Shifts available Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

What we offer:

• Flexible working
• Paid training as well as any additional training required
• Blue light card offering 100's of discounts
• Wellbeing team and App access
• Enhanced bank holiday pay

Requirements:

• Previous healthcare/support work experience within a similar setting
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and epilepsy
• A clear Adult and Child DBS registered on the Update Service
• Compassionate, reliable and professional approach to care

If you're passionate about making a real difference and available for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we'll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• 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.
• In-house women's health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
• £100 Specsavers voucher for eye tests and glasses.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work nights.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.