Children’s Complex Care Assistant
- bromley, england, United Kingdom
- Full time
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for experienced complex care assistants to care for a 2 year old female overnight who lives at home with her family. Complex Paediatric experience is essential.
Superior Healthcare provides round-the-clock care packages to support people living with long-term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you join our complex care team and will work long-term with one or a small number of clients. You will benefit from a fixed rota with the option of overtime.
We are ideally looking for carers, support workers and healthcare assistants who are keen to work full-time hours however part-time roles are offered.
How we’ll support you
Superior Healthcare will provide full, paid classroom-based training when you join us and paid induction shifts and ongoing supervision support from our in-house team of nurses and supervisors.
If a client’s needs mean that you require extra skills (for example, if they need assistance to meet their nutritional requirements), we will provide paid, specialist training to ensure that you, as a community care assistant, can confidently support their needs and develop your own skills.
Shifts
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday (22:00-07:00)
Benefits
- Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training
- Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
- Holiday Pay.
- Great Company Pension.
- Blue Light Card – we’ll pay for it!
- Referral Scheme: receive Love 2 Shop vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
- Access to employee assistance program.
- Menopause support
- Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors.
Healthcare Assistant Requirements
- Previous care experience involving personal care.
- A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
- A minimum commitment of 2x shifts a week.
- *You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship*
Responsibilities
- To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
- To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
- To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
- To be fun, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
- To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months care experience
- Experience supporting paediatric clients
- Full UK manual driving license.
- Right to work in the UK