Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Kettering Full-Time No home office possible
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Northampton Business Directory

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to support a young child with complex medical needs in their family home in Duston. This is a 1:1 role delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a structured and clinically supported setting.

Client Summary:

  • A young child with cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level V), epilepsy, dystonia

  • Non-verbal, PEG-J fed, requires 24/7 monitoring

  • Lives with family in a well-supported home environment

  • Requires full support with mobility, feeding, medication, and personal care

Shifts Available:

  • Day and Night shifts

  • Ongoing rota with consistent hours

  • Weekday and weekend availability required

Key Responsibilities

  • PEG-J feeding and medication administration

  • Monitoring and responding to seizures (buccal midazolam)

  • Personal care and hygiene

  • Moving and handling (single staff)

  • Supporting family in day-to-day care routines

  • Completing clinical documentation

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months care experience (complex needs desirable)

  • Confident with or willing to train in PEG-J and epilepsy management

  • Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

What We Offer

  • £15.20 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

  • Full clinical training and competency sign-off

  • Ongoing support from Clinical Case Manager

  • Stable, long-term package with consistent shifts

  • Career development opportunities within a leading complex care provider

How to Apply

If you are looking to make a real impact in a child’s life and be part of a supportive, professional team – apply today with your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.

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Contact Detail:

Northampton Business Directory Recruiting Team

Healthcare Assistant
Northampton Business Directory
Location: Kettering
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