Location: Chichester
Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour
Shifts Available: Monday – Friday, 16:00-20:00
Important: You must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship, so we cannot consider overseas applicants.
Role Overview:
We are looking for experienced Healthcare Assistants to support our 11-year-old male client with his complex care needs. The client requires assistance with oral suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and is fed and medicated via a gastrostomy due to dysphagia. He is non-mobile, so all transfers are done using a hoist. While non-verbal, he can vocalize sounds, and eye gaze communication is being introduced. He has a rare form of epilepsy, which leads to frequent gelastic seizures, so experience in managing epilepsy is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal care
- Manual handling
- Medication administration
- Seizure management (essential)
- Emergency medication administration
- Social interaction and play
- Suctioning
- Non-verbal communication
- Enteral feeding
What We Offer:
- Paid holiday
- Flexible working schedule
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Access to a wellness program
- Refer a friend bonus (£150)
- Full PPE with personalized fitting (where applicable)
About Unity Care Solutions:
Founded in 2006, Unity Care Solutions has earned a strong reputation for quality care, staff reliability, and a commitment to improving our clients’ lives. We work with the NHS, Social Services, and privately-funded clients across our branches in Southampton, Sussex, and Kent.
Our team is passionate about delivering care that makes a real difference to our clients’ well-being, whether in their homes or in the community.
If you’re interested in this position, please apply below.