Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
East Malling
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Personal Care Medication Administration Epilepsy Awareness Oral Suctioning Respiratory Care Non-invasive Ventilation Communication Skills Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a confident and engaging Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 complex care for a young person with significant physical and neurological needs in East Malling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 personal care, repositioning and safe moving and handling.
  • Support with enteral feeding, medication administration and general clinical tasks (training provided where needed).
  • Monitor wellbeing, including epilepsy awareness and responding appropriately during seizures.
  • Carry out oral suctioning, follow respiratory care needs and use non-invasive ventilation equipment safely.
  • Engage the young person in sensory play, music, stories, and conversation to support comfort and stimulation.
  • Communicate clearly, professionally and compassionately, recognising non-verbal cues and preferences.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow all safeguarding, clinical and infection-control procedures.
  • Ensure vigilance and alertness during the shift to provide safe, continuous monitoring.

Benefits of being a Healthcare Assistant with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Solutions include:

  • Competitive pay up to £18.00 per hour
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
  • £150 Refer a Friend incentives
  • Blue Light Card – with all costs reimbursed
  • Access to 24/7 GP and Dental services
  • Access to 24/7 Wellness & Mental Health services
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Fully paid specialist training
  • Complete induction
  • Holiday pay
  • Ongoing support provided by our specialist clinical teams
  • Career development opportunities.

To be successful, you will:

  • Have complex care experience including suctioning with a willingness to learn and upskill through additional training.
  • Hold a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle
  • Be able to commit to the minimum availability of shifts
  • Hold the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship.
  • Represent the company’s values:
  • o United
  • o Committed
  • o Sincere
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