Healthcare Assistant Islington,

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable carers to provide specialized support for clients with complex needs. This role offers the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment, delivering care that makes a real difference in people's lives. With flexible shift patterns and comprehensive training provided, you can develop your skills while enjoying a competitive pay structure. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes your career growth and well-being, ensuring you have the support you need to thrive in your role.

Benefits

Paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Referral bonuses

Free confidential wellbeing helpline

Retail rewards through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Six months of previous care experience is preferable.
• Good command of English and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a male client with complex needs.
• Work flexible shifts including days and nights.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Invasive and non-invasive ventilation

Cough assist

Oxygen therapy and monitoring

Epilepsy and seizure management

Effective communication skills

Job description

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Do you want to help others lead a more fulfilling life? Are you interested in learning new skills? Are you looking for consistent work in care, where you can choose your regular shift pattern with minimal travel?

At HFH Healthcare, we meet the growing need for complex care by providing specialist nurse-led services to adults & children in the comfort of their own homes. We work in partnership with NHS Continuing Healthcare teams, and our enhanced level of specialist clinical support enables people to remain at home even when their healthcare needs are highly complex.

We deliver care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job Description:

We are recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable carers for day or night shifts, including weekends, within the Islington area.

Our client is male, has Non-Invasive Ventilation, PEG feeding, and epilepsy.

12-hour shifts are available, including days & nights from 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am.

Six months of previous care experience is preferable; however, full training, supervision, and support are provided to all successful candidates.

Our carer development centre includes interview and training rooms, and fully equipped skills labs for bespoke training covering a wide range of client-specific needs, including:

• Tracheostomy care
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Cough assist
• Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Oxygen therapy and monitoring
• Enteral feeding
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Behaviours which challenge
• Complex moving and positioning

What HFH offers:

• Candidate career focus — the satisfaction and safety of our team is our priority.
• Fast-track carer onboarding process with full support to get you ready to work sooner!
• Consistent volume of work and flexible working patterns.
• Opportunity to work with children and adults.
• Free specialist clinical training for complex care, bespoke onsite and in-house development, with continuous clinical support.
• Opportunities for professional progression.
• 24-hour support from our dedicated clinical and operational teams.
• No mandatory uniform requirements.

Compensation and Schedule:

• Hourly pay rates between £14 and £17.93.
• Our client base often requires ongoing care, 24/7, with continuity provided by a small core team of regular staff.
• Specialist carers work with one client per shift and do not travel between multiple homes. The average shift is 12 hours.
• We aim to offer shifts that meet your availability. Typically, carers work three shifts (36 hours) per week, earning approximately £500-£555 per week.
• This pattern can translate to an annual income of approximately £26,200 - £28,950.
• All staff are employed directly via PAYE, ensuring proper tax and IR35 compliance, without third-party companies.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates — PAYE, with no third-party administration.
• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
• Paid holiday leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Referral bonuses: £150 for carers, £500 for Registered Nurses.
• Free confidential wellbeing and support helpline.
• Retail rewards & savings through the Blue Light Card scheme.

Requirements:

• You must be over 18.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility regarding travel; some shifts may require driving or access to public transport.
• Good command of English and effective communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS check, which can be applied for upon registration.