Paediatric Community Healthcare Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; Havant; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day Pay

Long term Bookings

Unlimited Training

Referral Bonus

Perks at Work

Job summary

Newcross Healthcare Solutions in Havant is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Care team. This role involves providing 1:1 complex care and support to a young child in their home, with occasional community visits.

We welcome female candidates who are calm, patient and attentive; shadow shifts are required before working independently and mandatory training will be provided. You will deliver personal care, companionship, sensory play and seizure/respiratory support as

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK).
• Experience in supporting children with complex care is desirable.
• This specific package requires a female carer.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Registration with SSSC (Scotland) or SCW (Wales).
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively.
• Hold our qualities of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care.
• Full training and competency assessments will be provided. Independent working is subject to assessment and sign-off by a Clinical Lead Nurse in all relevant clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routine and activities, including safe positioning and moving and handling.
• Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face.
• Encouraging sensory play: Including music, interaction and age-appropriate developmental activities.
• Seizure management: Monitoring and responding to seizures in line with emergency protocols.
• Monitoring oxygen saturations and respiratory wellbeing: Including supporting prescribed BiPAP and oxygen therapy.
• Administering nutrition, hydration and medication via a GJ tube, as the child is nil by mouth.

Job description

Your Role: Supporting Independence | Enriching Lives

We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Care team in Havant. This role involves providing 1:1 complex care and support to a young child in their own home and occasionally within the community.We are looking for female candidates who are calm, patient and attentive. Previous experience supporting children with complex clinical needs is desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to complete 3-5 shadow shifts before working independently and complete all mandatory training.In return we offer flexible work to suit your availability, a variety of ongoing opportunities, access to training and development, and immediate work available.

Your responsibilities:

Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routine and activities, including safe positioning and moving and handling.

Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face.

Encouraging sensory play: Including music, interaction and age-appropriate developmental activities.

Seizure management:Monitoring and responding to seizures in line with emergency protocols.

Monitoring oxygen saturations and respiratory wellbeing: Including supporting prescribed BiPAP and oxygen therapy.

Administering nutrition, hydration and medication via a GJ tube, as the child is nil by mouth.

What we’re looking for:

At least 3 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)

Experience in supporting children with complex care is desirable.

This specific package requires a female carer.

The right to work in the UK

Registration with SSSC (applicants in Scotland) or SCW (applicants in Wales)

Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively

Hold our qualities of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care

Full training and competency assessments will be provided. Independent working is subject to assessment and sign-off b a Clinical Lead Nuse in all relevant clinical areas.

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Newcross Healthcare benefits:

Same day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift

Long term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships

Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills

Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer

Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more

Our Newcross values:

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.

Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

Join us and help transform lives...

At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care that is guided by integrity. Respect, empathy and teamwork, because great care is never delivered alone.

Our values shape how we care for patients and support our teams – grounded in integrity, empathy, respect, and a commitment to teamwork.

Integrity

We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Respect

Every voice matters, and every person counts.

Empathy