Healthcare Assistant

Superior Healthcare; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card – we'll pay for it!

NVQ/Diploma support

Thorough paid training and induction

Pension

Referral scheme: LoveShop vouchers

Wellbeing support including counseling

24/7 support from nurses and Supervis

Employee events

Medical and team support

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support a cheerful young client with sensory needs across day-to-day activities and outings. The role emphasizes dignity, compassion, and ongoing collaboration with our nursing team.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of UK care experience, a right to work in the UK, and a willingness to engage in full training and development including support toward an NVQ/Diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK-based care experience.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work across day shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• Follow care plans created by nursing staff and document observations.
• Support the client with activities and outings.
• Maintain communication with nurses and supervisors.

Skills

Caregiving

Compassion

UK care experience

Education

NVQ/Diploma (in progress)

Job description

Superior Healthcare are looking for a Healthcare Assistant!

Benefits

• Pay rates £14.00 – £17.00 per hour (Bank holidays up to £30)
• Thorough induction, ongoing paid training and support
• Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
• Holiday pay
• Great company pension
• Blue Light Card – we'll pay for it!
• Referral scheme: receive Love2Shop vouchers when you refer-a-friend
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Menopause support
• Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors

Superior Healthcare are looking for a happy, attentive carer to support our client – a cheerful young female who enjoys all things sensory-based and loves getting out and about regularly, including trips to the shops, visits to the zoo, picnics in the park and family outings.

The client’s health conditions include:

• 4P Syndrome (deletion of chromosome 4)
• Developmental delay
• Diabetes – well managed
• Hearing loss
• Assistance with enteral feeding
• Medication administration (Full medication training Will be provided)

The ideal carer will be kind, caring, and attentive in their approach, with a positive and compassionate nature. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who would like to make a real difference and bring happiness and joy to a very special young person’s life.

Previous experience with these conditions would be beneficial; however, full support and training can be provided within the role.

Shifts

Day shift 8am-8pm. Wake Nights 8pm-8am. Twilight 8am to 2pm or 2pm to 8pm.

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

Responsibilities

• To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To be calm, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months UK based care experience.
• Full Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we'll pay for it.
• 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.
• 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.