Paediatric Community Care Assistant - Quintrell Downs, Newquay
Pay Rate: £16.39 to £19.99 per hour
Part time / Night shifts:
Thursday and Sunday - 21:30 - 08:30
Your Role: Supporting Independence Enriching Lives
We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our Children's Community Care team, supporting a young boy who lives with his family at home in Quintrell Downs.
A female carer is preferred but not essential.
We are looking for candidates with previous care experience who are confident working independently, reliable and flexible, with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
In return we offer flexible work to suit your availability, a variety of ongoing opportunities, access to training and development, and immediate work available.
Your responsibilities:
- Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
- Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face
- Promoting independence: Encouraging clients to live fulfilled lives with autonomy
- Community access: Helping clients engage in their local community
- Clinical tasks: Airway management, medication management, moving and handling, secretion management, gastrostomy management, basic overnight observations, epilepsy care, oxygen therapy (full training provided)
- Shadowing will be completed with the NOK and staff member. Nurse led package will be signed off when appropriate.
What we re looking for:
- At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
- Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility (moving and handling)
- Experience in carrying out clinical tasks is an advantage, however training will be provided
- Experience in paediatrics is preferred but not essential
- A willingness to complete training and competencies
- The right to work in the UK
- Registration with SSSC (applicants in Scotland) or SCW (applicants in Wales)
- Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
- Hold our qualities of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care
Newcross Healthcare benefits:
- Same day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift
- Long term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
- Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
- Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more
Our Newcross values:
At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:
- Integrity: We do what s right, even when no one is watching.
- Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
- Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
- Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.
Join us and help transform lives
At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care that is guided by integrity. Respect, empathy and teamwork, because great care is never delivered alone.
Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape brighter futures.
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Paediatric Community Care Assistant
