Healthcare Assistant - Complex Days/nights

Plymouth Com; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Industry-leading training

NVQ Levels 2 and 3

Blue Light Card

Ongoing development

Job summary

Nurseplus Care at home is seeking a Homecare Assistant to support children with complex health needs in clients' homes. You will provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medications, and offer companionship according to each care plan.

Applicants must be 18+, have experience with complex medical needs (PEG/JEJ, Stoma, C-PAP, Epilepsy), strong English, and an enhanced DBS. We offer continuity of care, flexible hours, paid training, NVQ progression, and Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have right to work in the UK.
• Experience working with young children with complex medical needs (PEG/JEJ, Stoma management, C-PAP, Epilepsy).
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for nutrition needs.
• Administer medication as prescribed and follow individual care plans.
• Offer companionship and monitor wellbeing in clients' homes.

Skills

Experience with complex medical needs

Communication skills

English proficiency

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Care planning systems

Job description

Homecare Assistant - Childrens Complex care Nights and Days

Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant- Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

• Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £30.26 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work.
• Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Homecare Assistant working with children with Complex health needs, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. All care is delivered in accordance with each client's individual care plan, tailored to their needs.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• You MUST have experience working with young children with complex medical needs- (PEG/JEJ, Stoma management, C-PAP, Epilepsy)
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.