Job description
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: SE26 – Sydenham in South East London
Rate of Pay: £16.37 per hour
Shifts: Days and Nights, 3-4 shifts per week (mixture of shifts including weekends)
Contract Type: Full-time
Specialism: Complex Care (Spinal Cord Injury & Diabetes Care)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a gentleman with a spinal cord injury in his own home. This is a fulfilling and dynamic role offering the opportunity to learn new skills and build a meaningful care relationship.
Benefits
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Weekly Pay – PAYE or Umbrella
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Holiday Pay (PAYE)
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Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
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Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
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Career development opportunities
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Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
Key responsibilities may include:
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Diabetes Care: Blood glucose monitoring and administration
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Specialised Care: Bowel care and urine care management
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Clinical Monitoring: Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) monitoring and tissue viability care
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Personal and pressure area care
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Supporting daily routines and emotional wellbeing
You’ll receive full training and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident and well prepared.
Key Requirements
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Non-driver accepted
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6months mandatory experience with complex care, specifically Diabetes and Spinal Cord Injury
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Right to work in the UK
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Valid Children and Adult Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
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Up-to-date CV with full work history
Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?
You’ll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.
How to Apply: Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.
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