Paediatric Healthcare Assistant

MCS Healthcare; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Ongoing training

Recognition for dedication

Flexible shifts

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

MCS Healthcare, a CQC-regulated provider, seeks a compassionate healthcare assistant to support clients in the community with complex needs. You will administer medications, manage tracheostomy and PEG care, and monitor health while offering dignity and emotional support.

The role requires a Care Certificate or NVQ and at least 1 year of experience, plus a Full UK driving licence and safeguarding training. Excellent pay and ongoing development await.

Qualifications

• A Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care
• At least 1 year of healthcare assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Administering medication
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• PEG care
• Oxygen support via nasal cannula
• Monitoring health observations
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support every step of the way

Skills

Medication administration

Tracheostomy care

PEG care

Oxygen therapy

Monitoring health observations

Epilepsy management

Compassionate patient support

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you a compassionate, experienced healthcare assistant looking for a role where your work really matters and your time is truly valued? At MCS Healthcare, we dont just talk about quality carewe live it. Were a CQC-regulated provider supporting people in the community, from those with everyday needs to individuals requiring more complex care. And we know that great care only happens when we look after our team just as much as we look after our clients.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Administering medication
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• PEG care
• Oxygen support via nasal cannula
• Monitoring health observations
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support every step of the way

Qualifications:

• A Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care
• At least 1 year of healthcare assistant experience

Experience with:

• Catheter suctioning
• Tracheostomy care
• PEG feeding
• Oxygen therapy
• Epilepsy management
• Medication administration

Requirements:

• A Full UK driving licence
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3
• A DBS registered on the Update Service
• Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

Heres what we offer

• Excellent Pay £17 per hour
• Paid Induction & Sign-Offs We value your time from the very beginning
• Ongoing Training & Development Whether you're brushing up or branching out, weve got you covered
• Recognition That Matters From Employee of the Month to Long Service Awards, your dedication wont go unnoticed
• Shifts That Fit Your Life Days, nights, weekdays, weekends you decide what works for you
• Refer a friend scheme

Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

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