Home Care Assistant – Complex 1:1 Support (Southampton)

Pulse Nursing at Home; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,471 - 23,556; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Nursing at Home is looking for a Female Healthcare Assistant Support Worker in Southampton. The role involves 1:1 or 2:1 client care in their home, including personal care and medication administration.

Shifts vary (days, nights, weekends) and you must be comfortable with moving and handling and learning complex care tasks. Applicants should have at least 6 months of UK care experience within the last two years and be able to build strong relationships with clients and the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK care experience within the last 2 years.
• Experience in personal care, administering medication, moving and handling.
• Interest in stable rota, 1:1 or 2:1 within a client’s home.
• Willingness to learn and undertake new complex care interventions including tracheostomy, ventilation, and PEG feeding.
• Ability to build a good working relationship with the team and the client.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients in their home.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Assist with moving and handling to ensure client safety.
• Support clinical interventions as required and follow care plans.

Skills

UK care experience

Personal care

Moving & handling

Medication administration

Willingness to learn complex care

Job description

Female Healthcare Assistant Support Worker - Southampton

Southampton

Location: Southampton and surrounding areas

Shifts/working hours: Variety of days and nights

Pay rates: from £14.86 - £17.10 hour (including holiday pay)

Make a real difference in complex care

Pulse Nursing at Home provides clinically outstanding, personalised homecare to children and adults across England. We support people living with a wide range of complex conditions, helping them stay safe, independent and connected to their communities. Our healthcare assistants/support workers deliver highly bespoke care shaped around the individual needs, goals and aspirations.

As a healthcare assistant/support worker, you will be providing high quality, person-centered care to our clients in the comfort of their own home. On shift, you will be expected to provide personal care, assist with moving and handling and support with any clinical interventions specific to our client. Alongside, you will be expected to enrich their quality of life via community interaction and support in achieving their goals/aspirations.

Role Requirements

• 6 months care experience within the 2 years (UK based)
• Have experience with personal care, medication and manual handling
• Comfortable working in a 1:1 setting
• Willing to learn new skills and undertake complex care training
• Ability to provide high-quality care with compassion and professionalism

Benefits of working with us

When you join Pulse Nursing at Home, you become part of a team that values you. We’re here to help you thrive in your role and feel confident in the care you deliver. Here are the benefits and rewards you can expect when working with us.

• Competitive pay rates
• Compass – your 24/7 information hub
• Access to ongoing training and development to build your skills, confidence and experience
• Wellbeing and support hub
• Clinical support day or night

Ready to take the next step?

If you are interested in working in a role where your skills, compassion and dedication can have a lasting impact, apply today

A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps and support you on your journey towards becoming a team member at Pulse Nursing at Home.

Apply now and start making a difference

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