Description
Healthcare Assistants Needed – Support a Young Girl With Complex Needs
24‑hour package • 12‑hour day & waking night shifts • Home-based care
We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our complex care team, supporting a young girl with significant health needs following a traumatic/acquired brain injury.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to a child and her family as she transitions from an inpatient rehabilitation setting to her home environment.
About the role
Our young female client is currently non-mobile and bedbound, requiring full assistance with all aspects of personal care, regular repositioning, emotional reassurance, and waking night support.
You will be part of a team providing 24‑hour care, including:
- 12‑hour day shifts
- 12‑hour waking night shifts
Your support will focus on:
- Maintaining safety and comfort
- Emotional reassurance
- Regular turning and pressure area care
- Supporting rehabilitation carry‑over
- Working closely with parents and the wider MDT
What we’re looking for
We are seeking experienced carers with a background in supporting children or adults with complex needs, ideally including:
- Experience with traumatic/acquired brain injuries
- PEG feeding
- Hoisting and safe manual handling
- Assisting with therapy programmes & splint use
- Supporting clients with complex physical and cognitive needs
You must also:
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle
- Be able to offer a minimum of 2 shifts per week
- Be currently based in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship)
What we offer
- £14.30 – £17.60 per hour
- Fully paid induction training
- Ongoing paid clinical and specialist training
- The option to complete an NVQ/Diploma
- Holiday pay & pension
- Blue Light Card – paid for by us
- Referral rewards
- Employee assistance programme
- Menopause support
- Continued support from our nurses & care supervisors
If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care and want to be part of a supportive, skilled care team, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more or discuss the role, contact jadeblyth@superiorhealthcare.co.uk
- Provide high-quality care tailored to the client’s needs
- Support with hoisting/manual handling and bowel management
- Promote independence and well-being
Benefits of working for Superior Healthcare
Flexible shifts
Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
Blue Light Card
Blue light card - we’ll pay for it.
Competitive Pay
Reflecting the hard work that you do.
Refer-a-Friend
Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
Paid Training
Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
Christmas Saver Scheme
We help you save for Christmas.
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.
Wellbeing Team
In-house wellbeing team to support you.
The Wisdom App
24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
Employee of the Month
We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
Events
Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
Consistent Support
Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
Holiday Pay
Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
Apply for this role
If you are a passionate carer/support worker who is eager to work as part of an organisation that will value the contribution that you make and support you to build your career around your needs, Superior Healthcare looks forward to hearing from you!
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