We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) who is ready to take the next step in their career by joining our client's team. As a care assistant, you will provide essential care and support to clients with varying medical needs. Your responsibilities may include:
Personal Care
Moving and Handling
Supporting respiratory needs, such as tracheostomy or Bipap.
Enteral feeding (e.g., PEG, jejunal tube)
Assisting with communication, particularly for those who are non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities
The specific clinical skills required will depend on the individual client’s needs, so flexibility and adaptability are key. You may be supporting both children and adults in different settings, including their home, school, or out in the community.
Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you already have experience in care and are looking to build on your skills and step into a more specialised role, this is a great opportunity for you.
Shift Pattern:
We have a range of shift patterns available, Day ( 7am - 7pm) and Nights (7pm - 7am)
What you will do:
Provide expert care based on a personalised plan in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations
Monitor and evaluate patient progress, making necessary adjustments
Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Your skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience with adults or children with complex needs
A minimum of 6 months experience in a care or hospital setting
A caring, patient, and positive attitude
Willingness to be part of a family-centered care team
Demonstratable commitment to providing high quality, safe and effective care
Have an understanding of safeguarding
Excellent communication skills and be able to fit into a family setting
Have the ability to recognise deterioration in both psychological and physical health
Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing holistic care.
Car driver with access to your own vehicle
Confident navigating systems with good IT skills
Note: No sponsorship for this role.