Community Paediatric Care Assistant

Become a Community Paediatric Care Assistant in St Austell and Make a Lasting Impact on a Child's Life, Role: Community Paediatric Care Assistant Location: St Austell Pay: from £13.70 to £16.44 depending on shift and role Shifts: Tuesdays (6pm to 9pm) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We are seeking dedicated and skilled Community Paediatric Care Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people, addressing their complex clinical needs while offering practical support to their families. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of children, providing them with the care and support they need to thrive. You will be supporting a service user living with Bulbar palsy Tracheostomy Central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome GHD Permanent gastrostomy, Epilepsy and Global developmental delay as part of this role. What You'll Do Your role will involve delivering both clinical and social care tailored to the unique needs of each child. Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal Care and Support: Assisting with daily tasks to ensure the comfort and well-being of the child
• Challenging Behaviour Support: Managing and responding to challenging behaviours with sensitivity and expertise
• Community Access: Supporting the child in accessing and participating in community activities, fostering social interaction and independence
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging and empowering the child to achieve greater autonomy in their daily life
• Medication Support: Ensuring the safe administration of medication
• Specialist Clinical Care: Providing advanced clinical care, including but not limited to invasive/non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, nebuliser treatment, and seizure management
With the support of our dedicated regional teams and cutting-edge technology, you will have the tools and training you need to make a significant difference in your clients' lives every day.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Newcross Healthcare, we believe that every child deserves exceptional care in the comfort of their own home. We are not just a staffing solutions organization - we are a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients through personalised, compassionate, and professional care., To excel as a Community Paediatric Care Assistant, you should have:
• At least 6 months of professional care experience or experience caring for a loved one in the UK
• The right to work in the UK
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children and young people (preferred, but not essential as full training is provided)
• A valid driver's licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle
  
  Why Join Newcross Healthcare?
We recognise the profound impact that our Community Paediatric Care Assistants have on the lives of those they care for, and we are committed to providing you with the support and benefits you deserve, including:
• FlexiPay: Access up to 50% of the value of your completed shifts instantly, even on weekends and bank holidays
• Long-term Bookings: Enjoy
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