Healthcare Assistant - NG21 - Driver Essential UK Manual inNottinghamshire inNottinghamshire PUBLISHED 10 SEP 2024

NurtureCare is commissioned to support both children and young adults with complex health and additional health needs within the home environment, we have exciting opportunities for reliable, passionate and dedicated children and young adults health care assistants across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Are YOU ready to feel rewarded after a shift?


We Are Looking For Staff Who Have

• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accompany our client whilst he attends university, therefore it is essential applicants have an excellent standard of English both written and verbal.
• Level 2/Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Based in & around the Nottingham/Mansfield area
• Full UK driving license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle essential and the willingness to drive wheelchair accessible vehicle
  
  

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.



PLEASE NOTE: We currently unable to offer sponsorships for this position.



Specific To This Position


Location: NG21

Shift times: Monday to Friday with the option to pick up weekend work.


Clinical care that you will provide – full training will be given:

• Chest management, support to use ventilator and cough assist machine
• Moving and handling including the use of a hoist and slide sheets
• Aiding with morning and night time routines including personal care, dressing and washing
• Administering medication
• Assisting with eating and drinking
  
  

Things We Appreciate, But Not Required

• Previous experience working in care
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
  
  

What might your shift include?

• Enabling access to education
• Support to allow access to community, to attend social events, hobbies, to attend football matches, shopping and dining out
  
  

How will you be supported?


Once joining us you will be greeted by a member of our highly skilled training team in which they will provide information surrounding dates and structures that work best for you going forward.

If you ever feel overwhelmed, curious or anything in-between don’t worry. NurtureCare has a 24/7 on-call line where you can easily text or call an experienced care member to guide & assist you through any concerns.