Children’s Healthcare Assistant

Children’s Healthcare Assistant – Sittingbourne, Kent

Join Superior Healthcare and make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.

Superior Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children’s Complex Care Support Worker to support our client living in Sittingbourne, Kent .

About the Role

You’ll be providing one-to-one support to a wonderful young boy between the hours of 08:00AM-14:00PM, who is looking for someone who is:

• Reliable
• Chatty and engaging
• Happy to play and take part in activities

He lives at home with his family and requires support with a range of complex healthcare needs. Your role will involve helping him remain safe, comfortable, and able to enjoy everyday activities while receiving high-quality care.

Clinical Needs

Experience supporting children with complex care needs is desirable. The client requires support with:

• Ileostomy care
• PEG and jejunostomy care
• Enteral feeding via pump
• Medication administration
• Seizure management and emergency response
• Oxygen administration and pulse oximetry monitoring
• Mobility support and safety supervision
• CVC/line safety (full training provided)

The client has a range of complex gastrointestinal, neurological and developmental needs, and full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Shift times:

8:00AM – 14:00PM (6 hours per shift)

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• An excellent communicator
• Experienced in PEG care and paediatric support
• A confident driver with access to their own transport
• Friendly, chatty and empathetic
• Eager to learn and develop their understanding of complex health conditions
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care

Whether you are an experienced Support Worker , Healthcare Assistant , or Community Care Assistant , we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Superior Healthcare?

At Superior Healthcare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating positive outcomes for the individuals and families we support. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values professionalism, compassion and continuous development.

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Reference: REGEBO

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.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Industry-leading training with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work nights.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.

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