Female Healthcare Assistant

Innovatecare; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 19,355 - 22,110; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Clinical and peer support network

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Innovatecare in Bournemouth is seeking a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant to deliver exceptional care to a young boy with global developmental delay. The role includes peg feeding, medication management, and personal care during waking nights.

Innovatecare offers competitive pay, training pathways, and a supportive team environment with long-term clients. A minimum of 12 months of UK care experience is essential, along with a commitment to compassionate, professional care.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of UK care experience including experience with Bipap machine.
• Experience with complex needs in a homecare setting is advantageous.
• Willingness to be part of a family-centred care team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of safe, outstanding care.
• Support with peg feeding and medication.
• Monitor and assist with personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

IT confidence

Reliability

Job description

Full training provided

• Type: Minimum 1 shift per week
• Salary: £14.05 – £16.05 per hour (includes holiday pay accrual – Holiday pay is accrued and held separately, not paid out weekly)
• Working pattern: Waking nights, Sunday – Thursday 8pm-8am
• Requirements: To be eligible to apply, you must have recent UK experience in a care setting and hold full right to work in the UK

Your Role

As a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant for Innovate Care Group, you will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of safe, outstanding care of a young boy that has global developmental delay. Part of his care overnight would include:

• Peg feeding and medication
• Cpap, repositioning
• Hoisting and personal care

You’ll be part of a consistent care team, typically supporting one client at a time in this stable, long-term role.

Why Choose Innovate?

• No unpaid travel time – you’re paid for the work you do.
• Consistent shifts with one client – predictable income and routine.
• Reliable long-term work – not last-minute shift offers.
• Strong team environment – backed by qualified clinical leads and support staff.

Training Pathway

If you already have experience in care and are looking to build on your skills and step into a more specialised role, this is a great opportunity for you. Our structured training includes:

• Online learning modules
• Face-to-face clinical training
• Shadowing and competency assessments
• Continuous CPD and career growth opportunities

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Transparent rolled-up pay structure – All advertised rates now include holiday pay, making it easier to compare your earnings with other roles. Your holiday pay is accrued and held safely in your holiday pot, ready for you when you take time off.
• Clinical and peer support network
• Allocated care coordinator and clinical lead who provide continuous support, including out-of-hours
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Care Professional of the Month rewards
• Referral bonuses
• Bespoke, client-specific training plus career advancement opportunities including CPD

What We’re Looking For

• At least 12 months of UK care experience including Bipap machine
• Experience with complex needs in a homecare setting would be advantageous
• Compassion, professionalism, and reliability
• Good communication skills and IT confidence
• Car driver with access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to be part of a family-centred care team
• Hold an understanding of safeguarding
• Ability to recognise deterioration in both psychological and physical health

Innovate Care Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to safeguarding, creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All roles are subject to a few checks including an enhanced DBS check.