Paediatric Support Worker

Health Now; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Now Complex Care in Portsmouth is seeking Paediatric Support Workers to join our flexible bank team. You will provide person-centred care to children and young people and support individuals with complex health needs in community or home settings.

We welcome candidates with experience in healthcare or home care, strong communication and teamwork, and a flexible approach to a range of shifts. Training can be provided based on your background and package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in complex care, healthcare or home care.
• A caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to children and young people.
• Supporting individuals with complex physical and/or mental health needs.
• Assisting with personal care and daily activities where required.
• Supporting with community activities and appointments.
• Working as part of a wider care team to ensure safe and consistent support.

Skills

Previous experience working with a.c.h

Experience in complex care

Caring, patient and reliable

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Job description

Paediatric Support Workers - Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth

Job Type: Flexible / Bank

Health Now Complex Care is currently looking for Paediatric Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants and Care Workers to join our growing bank team in Portsmouth.

About the role

• Providing person-centred care and support to children and young people
• Supporting individuals with complex physical and/or mental health needs
• Assisting with personal care and daily activities where required
• Supporting with community activities and appointments
• Working as part of a wider care team to ensure safe and consistent support

We're looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience in complex care, healthcare or home care
• A caring, patient and reliable approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts

Experience with PEG, tracheostomy, respiratory care, seizures, autism, mental health or other complex care needs would be beneficial.

Training can be provided depending on the package and your existing experience.

If you have experience as a Paediatric Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker or Support Worker and are looking for flexible work in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.