Paediatric Healthcare Assistant

First Option Healthcare Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in Tonbridge seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide home care and support to clients. Responsibilities include using complex healthcare equipment, documentation, and building rapport with patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have experience in vital sign monitoring and administering treatments. This is a female-only position as per regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive approach to healthcare.
• Ability to use complex care equipment.
• Experience with following care plans and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Use complex care equipment and execute care procedures.
• Support clients outside of home settings.
• Build rapport with patients and family members.
• Follow care plans and escalate changes efficiently.

Skills

Non-Invasive Ventilator – BiPAP – NIPPY 3+

Seizure Management

Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Oxygen Therapy

Monitoring Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Documentation and Record Keeping

People Moving and Handling

Night Shifts – 21:00 – 07:00

Job description

Job Description

Date: 11/11/2025

Recruiter: First Option Healthcare

Job Ref: FirstOHC/TP/389/523

Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey? Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week? First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate & proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team! Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship to candidates.

Key Skills and Experience

• Non‑Invasive Ventilator – BiPAP – NIPPY 3+
• Seizure Management
• Gastrostomy Feeding Tube
• Oxygen Therapy
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• Medication Administration
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• People Moving and Handling
• Night Shifts – 21:00 – 07:00 (10 hours)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required, e.g., medical appointments
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensuring care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

Contact Details

First Option Healthcare
Tel: [phone]
Contact: James Brown