Health Care Assistant Southampton, England
Job description
Healthcare Assistants required to support a young man in Southampton.
Health and Social Care Services Limited (www.hascs.co.uk) is a fully nurse owned and led complex homecare provider. Working with adults and children in their own homes – we provide high quality care for clients with a wide range of conditions. We take pride in our care provision and take care of our staff.
We are looking for a team of HCAs who are caring, committed and passionate to support our client in Sholing, Southampton.
* Please note that this vacancy is only open to female applicants due to the personal care required for a vulnerable adult as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 *
About our client:
'I have a C4-C5 spinal injury, I am paralysed from the chest down and requires support on moving and handling needs, medication administration, bowel care intervention and management of autonomic dysreflexia. And all personal hygiene needs, including nutrition and hydration.
I live in the comfort and safety of my parents home with their care and I also have a dog.'
About the role:
- 2 Years of previous experience with Spinal Injury would be preferred.
- To support the district nurse to carry out clinical tasks.
- You would have to administer medication for the client.
- Training will be provided for bowel and catheter care.
- You will work alongside the District Nurse, as well as the family.
- To support the client who has C4-C5 spinal cord injury.
- Autonomic dysreflexia
- Vital signs observations
If this sounds right for you and you want to make a real difference, become an ambassador for HASCS and join our team today!
Shift Patterns:
Morning Shift: 08:00 - 12:00
Long Day: 08:00 - 20:00
Night Shift: 20:00 - 08:00
We offer:
Market leading rates of pay:
· £11. 00/hour during weekdays day shifts (Monday-Fridays)
· £12. 50 /hour during weekday night shifts and all day Saturdays
· £13.00 /hour during all day Sundays
· £22.00/hour during all day Bank holidays
- 28 days paid annual leave.
- Pension scheme after qualifying period.
- Full training for the role including shadowing Specialist Nurses
- Nurse line manager and On-Call team to provide ongoing support.
- Excellent opportunities for Career progression.
- Opt in to Welfare Checks
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Company funded training & DBS
- Weekly Pay
- Reclaim mileage for travel during work (delete if not applicable)
- Full support for your recruitment journey, from start to finish
- Free PPE supplied to adhere with COVID-19 requirements
And we look for:
- Reliability and commitment.
- Dedicated and flexible
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- To be passionate, dedicated and empathetic towards our clients and their care
- Experience in Spinal Injury preferred, not essential.
- Driver not required
- Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
Why join us?
At Health and Social Care Services we are committed to developing our staff by offering training and a supportive working environment.
With an in-depth training programme for new and existing employees, our team members are given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skill set, whilst in a “family-feel” environment. We also offer our employees the opportunity to access a free Employee Assistance Programme.
For more information about us, please visit our website at https://hascs.co.uk/
Health & Social Care Services – Changing lives, one at a time.
This application is subject to a video interview via Microsoft Teams.
This position subject to an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) and referencing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 36 per week
Salary: £11.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 26/02/2023
Reference ID: LB58134
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
