Healthcare Assistant- Welcome Bonus, Stockport, Greater Manchester

Job description

If you're looking for a rewarding new role within healthcare, you are in the right place!

Working in healthcare can be incredibly fulfilling as it allows you to make a positive impact on people's everyday lives.

We're looking for committed and engaging individuals to support our service user with his care needs throughout the night on a 1:1 basis.

Meet our service user

Our service user is a happy 10-year-old boy, who lives at home with his mum in Stockport.

He loves lots of interaction, having fun, and socialising with his family, friends, and care team. At home he enjoys playing on his IPAD, watching TikTok videos, films, and exploring arts and crafts ac.

He is very chatty and is looking for an outgoing and friendly care team he can make fun memories with. He enjoys days out and exploring the outdoors so you will be sure to hear all about his day when you are supporting him.

You will support with all aspects of his care and be vigilant to his needs, which can be intense at times. This includes personal care, tending to his clinical needs and carrying out regular observations. He is wheelchair dependent so does require support with moving and hoisting.

You will be supporting him throughout the night and will be required to sit with him to monitor him closely, carry out frequent repositioning and tend to his personal care needs as required. He generally sleeps well, but should he wake, you will offer comfort and reassurance to promote a restful environment for our service user.

This is a great opportunity for you to make a real difference to the life of a lovely boy.

Benefits of this role include

• Welcome Bonus of £150, T&Cs apply!
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Confirmed Rotas
• Full Clinical Training

We believe in creating a warm and inclusive environment where our young service user can thrive, and we're seeking a care team who shares our vision. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the life of a child and have experience or a willingness to learn about complex care needs, we want to hear from you!

It is essential for this position that candidates have previous experience in supporting and working with children within a healthcare setting

Essential Experience Required

• 3 months previous care experience supporting children
• Personal Care
• Moving and Handling
• Medication Administration
• Clinical Care experience

Experience working with the following clinical needs is desirable, however this is not essential as full clinical training is provided:

• Tracheostomy care
• PEG Feeding
• Ventilation Care
• Cough Assist

We have the following shifts available;

• Part Nights - 2 shifts per week
• 7:15pm - 7:30am
• Sundays are essential for this position

Take a look at our pay rates!

Weeknights £15.00 per hour (Approx. £183.75 per 12.25-hour shift)

Saturday £15.50 per hour (Approx. £189 per 12.25-hour shift)

Sunday £16.00 per hour (Approx. £196 per 12.25-hour shift)

Bank Holiday £18.50 per hour (Approx. £226 per12.25-hourr shift)

This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.