HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
- Pulborough, West Sussex
- £15.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
You will provide compassionate, one-to-one care and support to young females with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Depression and Anxiety
- Self-harming behaviours, including cutting and overdosing
- Enable parents to take siblings to appointments, clubs, and activities, while you build a trusting relationship with the young person in your care.
- Occasionally provide support at the father's home (nearby location).
- Ideally use your own vehicle to take the young person out into the community.
- Encourage and engage the young person in activities such as swimming, nature walks, and other outdoor pursuits.
- Offer verbal support, reassurance, and gentle encouragement to participate in well-being activities like walking, personal care, or simply having a supportive conversation.
- Maintain clear, consistent boundaries in a kind, respectful, and supportive manner.
- Experience supporting young people with ASD, learning difficulties, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
- A compassionate and patient approach, skilled in building rapport and trust with young people.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people in meaningful dialogue and activities.
- A clear Enhanced DBS (registered on the Update Service or willing to obtain).
- SOVA/SOCA training.
- Experience managing and supporting challenging emotional behaviours.
- A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (preferred).
- £15.00 per hour
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Holiday pay entitlement
- Ongoing, contracted work opportunities
- £50 Carer / £100 Nurse referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Free training and continuous professional development
- 24/7 support from our experienced clinical and care teams