About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our highly skilled care team looking after children and young adults with complex care needs.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team caring for children and young adults with life limiting and life threatening conditions during specialist short breaks (respite), symptom management stays and at end of life.
About us
Naomi and Jack's is a hospice supporting medically complex children, young adults and their families across the central south of England.
Referrals for young adults outside of our catchment area are also considered.
Naomi and Jack's nursing and medical staff provide individualised care that helps to enhance short lives and supports families to make the most of their precious time with their children.
Jack's Place is the only hospice for young adults in the south of England. The medical and care teams offer specialist care, often over many years, and uphold the dignity and independence of young adults accessing the service.
Full lives, however short.
Job description Job responsibilities
Providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each child's individual needs and preferencesSupporting children and young adults with daily living activities, personal care and emotional wellbeing.Working closely with families, recognising parents as the experts in the care of their children and young adults.Monitoring wellbeing and sharing any concerns or changes with the Senior Nurse or Clinical Team Manager and parents as necessary.Creating a warm, inclusive and welcoming environment where ever child and young adults can thrive.Contributing to a culture of safety through excellent safeguarding, infection prevention and risk management practices.Supporting the values and reputation of Naomi and Jack's through everything you do.
Person Specification
Experienced Healthcare Assistant Essential
Experienced Healthcare Assistants. Whilst we are advertising for experienced healthcare assistants, if you are new to care work or have less experience, please do register your interest by emailing Charlotte Figueras or Jody O'Connor at [email protected] as we may be looking to employee a group of carers who we can train together later in the year/early 2027.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Naomi and Jack's
Address Stockbridge Road
Sutton Scotney
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 3JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.naomiandjacks.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)