Healthcare Assistants - Clacton-on-Sea
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Support a young female client • Cerebral Palsy • PEG (MIC-KEY Button) • Scoliosis • Epilepsy awareness • Hydrotherapy We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate female Healthcare Assistants to support a young female client living in Clacton-on-Sea. She has Cerebral Palsy, severe scoliosis, PEG feeding needs, and benefits from gentle, regular repositioning throughout the day. This is a lovely opportunity to provide consistent, person-centred care within a warm and friendly family environment. The client enjoys interaction, sensory activities, and being supported to access the community daily.
About the Role Shifts will include a mix of days and nights, with an expectation that successful applicants will complete their induction during daytime hours to build confidence and understanding of the client's routine. Your responsibilities will include: Personal care and supporting daily routines
PEG feeding and following nutrition plans
Medication administration
Epilepsy awareness and monitoring
Gentle repositioning and safe moving & handling
Supporting daily hydrotherapy/swimming sessions
Assisting with community activities such as local walks, drives and twice-monthly bowling trips
Providing meaningful interaction - she enjoys reading, sensory play and familiar characters such as Iggle Piggle
Supporting comfort, emotional wellbeing and safety
Working collaboratively with a supportive care team
What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from carers who are: Experienced in supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy or complex physical needs
Confident with PEG management
Competent with moving and handling, including support with bathing and swimming
Aware of epilepsy risks and safe response procedures
Bubbly, cheerful and engaging, with a warm personality
Able to provide fun, sensory-led interaction - this client especially enjoys: Bright, pink, fluffy sensory items
Story reading and one-to-one engagement
Familiar children's characters
Getting out for drives, fresh-air walks and community activities xxuwjjq
Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Already living in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship)
Shifts Available: 8am-8pm shifts available.
What We Offer £14.30 - £17.60 per hour
Paid induction and ongoing clinical training
Opportunity to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
Holiday pay & pension
Blue Light Card (funded)
Employee assistance programme
Menopause support
Referral rewards
Continued guidance and support from nurses and supervisors