Work Location: Basingstoke
Contract: Zero Hours
Branch: Hampshire
Pay Rate: From £15.50 per hour
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 complex care for a young child with recurrent seizures, requiring close monitoring and responsive, child-centred support in the home environment. The client is non-verbal, self-mobilising and requires assistance from a carer who is engaging, proactive and committed to building a trusting, positive relationship not simply observing, but actively supporting development, communication and meaningful interaction.
You will work as part of a family-oriented care environment, supporting with daily routines, safety monitoring and clinical interventions. Equipment within the home includes an oxygen saturation monitor, suction device, and emergency medication for seizure management. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 care tailored to the child’s clinical and developmental needs.
- Support with personal care, daily routines and safe mobility.
- Deliver seizure management, including monitoring for changes, following care plans and administering emergency medication once trained.
- Use equipment such as oxygen saturation monitors and suction machines to ensure ongoing safety.
- Engage the child through play, sensory activities, social interaction and non-verbal communication methods.
- Observe and report any changes in condition promptly and accurately.
- Maintain a supportive, nurturing approach to build a strong and positive therapeutic relationship.
- Follow all safeguarding, clinical governance and documentation standards.
A full driving licence with access to your own vehicle is essential.
Unity Care Solutions provides complex clinical healthcare services to children and vulnerable adults within the comfort of their own homes.
You will work with a small number of our clients to provide dedicated and professional healthcare services.
Available shifts include:
- Weekdays
Benefits of being a Healthcare Assistant with Unity Care Solutions include:
- Competitive pay from £15.50 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:
- Applicants must demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn and confidently upskill through specialist 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:
- United
- Committed
- Sincere
If you would like to discuss this position, or any of our vacancies, with a member of our Recruitment Team, you can call us on 03333 661020 or email jobs@unitycaresolutions.co.uk.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Reference: H-HCA-RR