Healthcare Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide care provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Poole to support a male service user with motor neuron disease and complex needs. This full-time role includes providing quality assistance and communicating effectively with the service user and family. Candidates should be outgoing, have patience, and possess a minimum of 6 months of professional care experience, although training will be provided. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Theoretical and Practical training

Career development opportunities

Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.
• Experience with Suctioning, Ventilator, PEG and Cough Assist is beneficial but not essential.
• Completion of compliance documents, including updated Right to Work.

Responsibilities

• Support a male service user with complex needs, including MND.
• Communicate effectively with the service user and family.
• Provide high-quality support to enhance the service user's independence.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Role: Health Care Assist

Shifts available: Every Thu / Fri 0800-2000 and alternate Sat / Sun 0800-2000.

Rate: £15-16 per hour until signed off as competent - £20ph after the sign-off.

Location: BH15, Poole.

Job Type: Full-Time.

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to upskill yourself in the sector.
• Career development opportunities.
• NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care *Please enquire for more information*
• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
• Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes.
• DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays.

About the role

You will be supporting a male service user who has MND (motor neuron disease), a Ventilator, Suction Machine, PEG and other complex needs. He is non-verbal, and communicates through eye gaze, so you will need to patiently communicate with our service user and his next of kin effectively and appropriately, whilst also giving then the opportunity to communicate their needs as well. Our service user lives at home with his wife and family, so confidence and communication will be key when working in this environment.

Requirements for the Role

• Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, we are looking for an outgoing, bubbly candidate who can show their best assets in providing the highest quality of support.
• Experience with Suctioning, Ventilator, PEG and Cough Assist is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.
• To provide the correct compliance documents, including updated Right to Work.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to learn more about your experience, interests, and suitability for the role.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every day.

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