Healthcare Assistant – Meopham

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for Healthcare Assistants to support a 17-year-old client with complex healthcare needs in Meopham, England. The role requires experience in areas like tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, as well as a full UK Driving Licence. Offering flexible shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive training, this role is ideal for dedicated individuals passionate about providing high-quality care. Training will be provided for various care needs, and commitment to regular work is essential for client support.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhanced rates

£150 Refer a Friend incentives

Flexible shift patterns

Fully paid specialist training

Access to 24/7 GP and Dental services

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least six months' experience of complex care, ideally with knowledge of tracheostomy care.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including non-verbal communication.
• A full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support a 17-year-old client with complex healthcare needs.
• Provide care related to epilepsy, tracheostomy, and gastrostomy.
• Commit to at least one shift per week.

Skills

Experience in complex community care

Good communication skills

Knowledge of tracheostomy care

Driving License

Job description

Work Location: Meopham, Gravesend

Branch: Kent

Pay Rate: £16.50 - £18 per hour

Client: Sensory 17-year-old client

Shifts: Day & Night Shifts

Care Setting: Family home & school

About The Role

We are looking for confident, experienced, and energetic Healthcare Assistants with experience in complex community care to support our 17-year-old client in Meopham.

This client has a range of complex healthcare needs including epilepsy, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, suctioning, and nebulisation, as well as sensory needs.

Successful candidates will ideally have experience in one or more of these care requirements, however training will be provided.

Due to the remote location, driving is essential.

Available shifts include

• Weekday night shifts
• Weekday day shifts

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 Unity Care Solutions

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

• 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.

Desired qualities

• Have at least six months’ experience of complex care, ideally with knowledge of tracheostomy care
• Are good communicators, with experience in non‑verbal communications
• Have a full UK Driving Licence, with access to a vehicle

Requirements

• 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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