We are currently looking to recruit 3-4 Nursing students or Level 2/3 Health and Social Care qualified individuals who are eager to develop their skills in a complex care environment supporting young adults. These positions involve working a mix of evenings and weekends supporting families with 2:1 care. They offer valuable nurse-led training to support:
Training Provided:
Peg feeding: training and competency assessment
Dysphasia: training and competency assessment
Cough assist/VENT: training and competency assessment
Complex epilepsy/rescue medications: training and competency assessment
Specific clinical diagnosis training: e.g., recent training around complex cerebral palsy for specific needs
Clinical medicines management and administration: training and competency assessment
Additional training: based on the clinical needs of a customer
Role Responsibilities:
Medical Management: includes tracheostomy care, ventilator management, catheter management, epilepsy care, and feeding tube management
Personal Care: assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, hygiene, and medication administration
Care Planning: following and adapting detailed care plans
Coordination of Care: working with families, healthcare professionals, and caregivers
Emotional Support: providing support to individuals and families
Monitoring and Assessment: observing patient conditions and reporting changes
Respiratory Care: airway management, suctioning, oxygen therapy, ventilator management
Nutrition and Hydration: managing feeding tubes and nutritional needs
Bowel and Catheter Care: managing related procedures
Epilepsy Management: seizure recognition, rescue medication administration
Wound Care: managing various wound types
We are particularly interested in speaking with drivers willing to use a family, modified car; however, driving is not mandatory.
These roles are with KV Care, a rapidly growing provider in the North West (Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, and Bury), committed to quality, sustainable, and personalized community home care. We serve clients with mental health diagnoses, physical health conditions, learning disabilities, and varying healthcare needs, aiming to support recovery and reduce hospital admissions.
Requirements: Excellent written and spoken English, minimum Level 2 in Social Care or pursuing a nursing/medical qualification in the UK, with at least 1 year of experience in social care or hospital settings in the UK. Preference for candidates familiar with the local community and care frameworks.
Shift patterns typically include: 4 pm to 9/10 pm, supporting families during evenings and weekends. Pay ranges from £13 to £13.80 per hour, with reduced rates during training. Hours are flexible between 20 and 40 hours guaranteed weekly.
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