Healthcare Assistant – Harrietsham

Unity Care Solutions Limited; Harrietsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Harrietsham is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 overnight care for an 8-year-old client. The role includes monitoring and support for tracheostomy and other healthcare needs. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in complex care and be good communicators, especially in non-verbal aspects. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, with flexible shift patterns available. Interested candidates can reach out via provided contact details.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhanced rates

Enhanced bank holiday pay

£150 Refer a Friend incentives

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Access to 24/7 GP and Dental services

Access to 24/7 Wellness & Mental Health services

Flexible shift patterns

Fully paid specialist training

Complete induction

Holiday pay

Ongoing support from clinical teams

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in complex/paediatric care.
• At least six months’ experience of complex care, ideally with tracheostomy knowledge.
• Ability to commit to the minimum availability of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 overnight care to a young client including monitoring and support.
• Engage with the client in social interactions and story time.
• Support client's tracheostomy, oxygen therapies, and enteral feeding.

Skills

Experience with complex care

Good communication skills

Knowledge of non-verbal communication

Job description

Work Location: Harrietsham, Maidstone

Branch: Kent

Pay Rate: £16.50 - £18 per hour

Client: 8-year-old female

Shifts: Night shifts

Care Setting: Family home

About The Role

We are looking for confident Healthcare Assistants to provide 1:1 overnight care to our expressive 8-year-old client in Harrietsham.

This client requires overnight monitoring and support with her tracheostomy, oxygen therapies, and enteral feeding, as well as proactive and friendly engagement. Whilst this client is non-verbal, she is very communicative and enjoys social interactions and story time with her staff.

Available shifts include

• Week day night shifts
• Weekend night shifts

You will ideally be able to commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per week, and will have the opportunity to meet and work alongside other clients supported by the company.

About The Role

Unity Care Solutions provides complex clinical healthcare services to children and vulnerable adults within the comfort of their own homes.

You will work with a small number of our clients to provide dedicated and professional healthcare services.

Regular shifts of various lengths are available across the company Monday to Sunday, up to 12 hours in duration. You will be required to commit to regular work to support our clients to access consistent and high-quality care.

Benefits of being a Healthcare Assistant with Unity Care Solutions include:

• Competitive pay, with enhanced rates applied
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• £150 Refer a Friend incentives for you AND your friend
• Blue Light Card – with all costs reimbursed
• Access to 24/7 GP and Dental services
• Access to 24/7 Wellness & Mental Health services
• Flexible shift patterns
• Fully paid specialist training
• Complete induction
• Holiday pay
• Ongoing support provided by our specialist clinical teams
• Career development opportunities.

The client would particularly like to meet people who:

• Have at least six months’ experience of complex care, ideally with knowledge of tracheostomy care
• Are good communicators, with experience in non-verbal communications

To be successful, you will:

• Have a minimum of one year’s experience of complex / paediatric care
• Be able to commit to the minimum availability of shifts
• Hold the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship.
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Represent the company’s values:

• United
• Committed
• Sincere

If you would like to discuss this position, or any of our vacancies, with a member of our Recruitment Team, you can call us on 03333 661020 or email [e-mail].

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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