Paediatric Care Assistants

TN United Kingdom; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking dedicated Paediatric Complex Care Assistants to provide high-quality care to clients in their homes. This role is vital in empowering individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives. You'll receive comprehensive training and support from a passionate team committed to your professional development. With flexible full and part-time positions available, this is an excellent opportunity for those who are self-motivated and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

FREE training

PAID refer a friend bonus of £250

QCF’s up to level 5

Further training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric care is essential.
• Must be able to administer medication and assist with PEG feeding.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily routines in their own homes.
• Assist with complex care needs including medication and feeding.

Skills

Paediatric Care

Medication Administration

PEG Feeding

Self-Motivation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Enviva, part of the Sonderwell Group, is looking for Paediatric Complex Care Assistants in the Peacehaven area.

We provide the highest quality complex care at home to clients by employing the best possible staff to provide that care. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is here to help and support our clients to live life as they choose, in their own homes, empowering people to live as independently as possible.

We aim to be a positive change for good in the care sector and to lead the way by investing in our people through progressive learning and development, caring for their wellbeing, and enabling them to be the best they can be. We care passionately at every touchpoint, empowering the people we support to live the most fulfilling life they can.

What we can offer you:

• FREE training
• PAID refer a friend bonus of £250
• QCF’s up to level 5
• Full and part-time positions
• Further training opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Free Blue Light Card

We have a robust and in-depth onboarding process. As a new employee, you’ll first complete your training and paid induction. During induction, you will shadow another team member to understand your role and get to know your colleagues.

Your colleagues and management team will support you during your induction to help you apply your training and answer any questions. You’ll start building your support network from day one, including your management team, colleagues, and departments within Sonderwell Group.

You will be supporting clients within their own homes, assisting with their daily routines.

The client was born premature and suffered a lack of oxygen to the brain, resulting in severe damage to the central nervous system. They present with complex neurodisability, four limb cerebral palsy with dystonia, sleep difficulties, respiratory issues, dysphagia, epilepsy, and eosinophilic colitis (inflammation of the esophagus).

Please be aware there are pet cats within the property.

Your day-to-day activities may include:

• PEG Feeding
• Medication Administration
• Paediatric experience

If you are passionate about caring for vulnerable people, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure and in challenging situations, we would love to speak with you!

If this vacancy isn't quite right, we have other opportunities and would be interested in discussing them with you.

Full terms and conditions are available on our website. We ensure fairness and equal opportunities in our workforce and service delivery. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion, or age. #sonderwell