Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing
Location:
Torquay
Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Temporary (Ongoing)
Med Gen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with a range of general health needs.
This role involves working with children and adolescents in community settings who may require support with complex care needs, or additional physical support.
The Role- Support children and young people with daily living activities, including personal care, washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding where required.
- Assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Monitor and record vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation) as directed.
- Assist with medication administration (where trained and authorised).
- Encourage participation in age-appropriate play, education, and social activities.
- Offer reassurance and emotional support to children who may feel anxious about medical procedures or hospital environments.
- Maintain accurate documentation and report any changes in a child's condition promptly.
- Promote a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment.
- Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
- Understanding of child safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Calm, patient, and caring approach.
- Competitive pay rates £22.25 to £28 per hour.
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
- A rewarding role making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Med Gen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across the community, from non-complex to highly complex packages.
We value our support workers and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and developed.
ImportantMed Gen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
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