Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our specialist team in Kent. At Unicare Complex Care Specialist Ltd, we provide bespoke, high-quality care to clients with complex clinical needs in their own homes.
You will be supporting a client who requires assistance with complex manual handling needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity at all times.
Shift Pattern & Paid Hours
To ensure consistent hours for our team, we have combined the required daily care calls into two solid paid shifts. We are looking for candidates who can commit to the following daily schedule:
Shift
Morning Shift
09:00 – 13:00 (4 Hours)
Afternoon Shift
15:00 – 19:00 (4 hours)
(Note: The afternoon shift covers specific care interventions required at 15:00 and 18:00, but you will be paid for the entire continuous 4-hour block from 15:00 to 19:00).
Key Responsibilities
* Manual Handling: Safely moving and handling the client using appropriate equipment and techniques.
* Personal Care: Providing comprehensive personal care while respecting the client's dignity and independence.
What We Are Looking For
* Driving Requirement: You must be a driver with access to a reliable vehicle, as navigating to the location requires personal transport.
* Previous experience working as an HCA in a complex care or intensive care environment.
* Specific experience with tracheostomy care and ventilation is highly desirable (clinical support and guidance is provided by our nursing leadership).
* Strong competency in safe manual handling practices.
* A reliable, punctual professional who lives within a commutable distance of the ME18 postcode.
* Excellent communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach.
What We Offer
* A guaranteed pay rate of £15 per hour based on experience
* Block paid shifts to provide you with stable and reliable income.
* Ongoing clinical training and professional development.
* The opportunity to work with a highly supportive management and clinical lead team.
How to Apply:
If you have the skills and dedication to make a difference in this client's daily life, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant complex care experience.
Work Location: In person
Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per hour