We are looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant who is outgoing, caring, committed and passionate to support our service user in the Storrington area.
We are looking for a care team to support our 11-year-old service user. He has a tracheostomy and is ventilator dependent 24/7. As a member of his care team, you will be fundamental to his quality of life, and ensuring his complex needs are met.
Like all 11-year-olds, he loves being around friends and his family, he also loves going out and about and to school. He is non-verbal and can struggle to communicate to others, but he has a great understanding.
Why join us at Health and Social Care Services?
At Health and Social Care Services we are committed to developing our staff by offering training and a supportive working environment.
Market leading rates of pay:
• £13.00/hour during weekdays day shifts (Monday-Fridays)
• £15.00/hour during weekday night shifts and all day Saturdays
• £16.00/hour during all day Sundays
• £26.00/hour during all day Bank holidays
• £9.00/hour Sleeping Nights
Benefits:
• 28 days paid annual leave.
• Pension scheme after qualifying period.
• Full training for the role including shadowing Specialist Nurses.
• Nurse line manager and On-Call team to provide ongoing support.
• Excellent opportunities for Career progression.
• Opt into Welfare Checks.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Company funded training & DBS.
• Weekly Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Guaranteed hours and Bank hours available from Day 1.
• Refer a Friend Scheme. (T&Cs Apply)
Responsibilities:
• Manual handling
• Peg feed
• Seizure management
• Ventilation
• Tracheostomy care
• Administration of medications
• Suctioning, cough assist
Varied shifts, available for Part-Time or Bank Mon-Sun
Monday - Friday
Day Shift: 08:00 – 20:00
Night Shift: 20:00 – 08:00
Sundays
08:00 – 13:00 or 12:00 – 17:00
Essential Skills and Qualities for this role:
• Kind and caring.
• Dedicated and flexible.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
• Good listener.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Team player.
• Passionate and empathetic.
• Driving licence is essential for this role unless you live in Storrington or the surrounding area.
• Experience is desirable but not essential for this role as training is provided.
• Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
*Please note that this position is not available for international sponsorship*