Job description
Role: Care Assistant
Salary: £17–£17.50 per hour
Location: Bovington, Wareham
Job Type: Part-Time
Shift Pattern: Saturdays shifts 10:00 to 17:00 AND 2x Summer Holiday shifts 08:00 to 16:00PM
About Us
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are proud to support children and young people with complex needs in educational settings, helping them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their educational goals.
Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?
Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.
Benefits:
- Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to upskill yourself in the sector.
- Career development opportunities.
- Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
- Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes
- Bank Holiday paid at time and a half
- Holiday Pay
About the Role:
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide dedicated, one-to-one care for a wonderful teenage girl. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in a young person’s life by providing high-quality, person-centred care in her family home.
Our service user has a profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD) and is non-verbal, communicating through body language and facial expressions. She enjoys watching her favourite TV programmes, listening to music, reading books, and going out into the community. You will be trained to support her with all clinical and personal care needs, building a trusting relationship and understanding her unique ways of communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full support with personal care, hygiene, and dressing.
- Management of a gastrostomy (PEG) for feeds, fluids, and medication.
- Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning to maintain a clear airway.
- Administration of nebulisers.
- Monitoring of vital signs and overall well-being.
- Safe moving and handling using a ceiling track hoist and specialist sling.
- Supporting with her favourite activities and community access.
- Working closely with her supportive family as part of a dedicated team.
Requirements for the Role:
- A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome carers with no experience and will provide full, comprehensive training.
- Complex Care experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- To provide the correct compliance documents, including updated Right to Work.
- Rewarding Work:Experience the satisfaction of supporting a wonderful individual in a home environment.
- Ongoing Support:Benefit from the full support of our Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nurses.
How to Apply
If you are a caring, dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer.
Ready to take on a fulfilling and specialised care role? Apply today and become a vital part of a dedicated care team.
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