Healthcare Assistant – Haywards Heath

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an outgoing and experienced Healthcare Assistant to support a 13-year-old client with complex care needs in North Chailey. The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, and social stimulation. Applicants should have experience with non-verbal clients, particularly those with epilepsy and challenging behaviors. Flexible shift patterns are available, and the company offers competitive pay and various benefits including training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay of up to £18 per hour

Enhanced bank holiday pay rates

£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

Ongoing support from clinical teams

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year's experience working with individuals with similar care needs.
• Ability to support clients with complex care needs effectively.
• Commitment to regular shifts and availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with mobility and personal care.
• Manage medication and assist with seizure management.
• Engage in social stimulation and activities with the client.

Skills

Experience with non-verbal clients

Understanding of epilepsy

Support for challenging behaviours

Outgoing personality

Education

Experience working in care

Job description

Work Location:North Chailey, Haywards Heath

Branch:Sussex

Pay Rate:£16 per hour

Client:13-year-old female

Shifts Available:Mid-week evening and occasional Sundays

Care Setting:Family home

About The Role

We are looking for an outgoing and experienced Healthcare Assistant to work with our animal-loving 13-year-old client at her lovely home in North Chailey.

This client loves music and musical theatre, as well as trips out and time on her iPad. She has a severe learning disability, with speech and language delay, as well as epilepsy, autism, and some behaviours that may be considered challenging. She requires support with her mobility, personal care, and medication, as well as seizure management and social stimulation.

Applicants should be experienced in supporting non-verbal clients with complex care needs, including epilepsy and challenging behaviours

Available shifts include:

• Thursday shifts after school and occasional Sundays

You will ideally be able to commit to a minimum of 1 shift 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 of up to £18 per hour
• 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 one year’s experience working in care supporting similar individuals
• Have experience in supporting individuals with similar care needs including epilepsy and non-verbal communication
• Likes musical theatre and have an outgoing personality
• Holds a UK driving licence
• Are female

To be successful, you will:

• 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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