Health Care Assistant

Job overview

X3 Health Care Assistant Roles - Full Time / Shift Work

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We are seeking compassionate, resilient and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. Holly / Gramer House is a nurse led, overnight respite service and you will support children and young people with learning disabilities, complex health needs and / or challenging behaviour. You will assist with day-to-day personal care, implement individual care plans and support therapeutic activities that promote health, independence, dignity, well-being and positive outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone whose passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, while developing their own skills and experience in a supportive healthcare environment.

Previous experience working in learning disability services is preferable but not essential, full training will be provided. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and a commitment to completing the Care Certificate is essential. As the service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week you will be expected to work shifts across days , nights, weekends and bank holidays.

If you have any queries please contact the service and ask to speak to the nurse in charge

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to managing complex health needs, including assisting with clinical interventions under supervision and supporting children engage positively in their environment. Building trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues will be a key part of your role.

Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to children with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Assist with personal care, mobility and daily living activities.

Support clinical interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Help children manage challenging behaviours in a positive and supportive way

Encourage independence and participation in therapeutic and recreational activities

Contribute to household tasks including menu planning, shopping, laundry and cleaning to ensure a safe, comfortable and homely environment

Maintain clear and accurate records and contribute to care planning

Promote dignity respect and safe guarding at all times

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role can be physically demanding and requires a good level of physical fitness. You will be required to engage in physical activities, move around frequently and respond to the children's needs throughout your shift.

Applications for this role will be capped, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible. Before applying please read the job description and person specification to ensure that this is a role you would be interested in and suitable for.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.