Pediatric Care Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Apollo Home Healthcare Full time

Position Overview

Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking dedicated and empathetic Pediatric Care Support Specialists who are committed to providing exceptional one-on-one care for a young girl in Blackburn. This role involves fostering positive relationships with the child and her family, enabling her to maintain as much independence as possible within her home environment.

The ideal candidates will possess a genuine passion for working with children and young individuals, particularly in supporting those with complex medical needs.

Our young service user is a vibrant and lively girl who enjoys the company of her family and care team. She has a variety of interests, including imaginative play with her toy kitchen and dolls house, as well as exploring beauty activities like makeup and nail painting. Family outings to local parks and shopping trips are among her favorite activities.

It is important to note that our service user has specifically requested female staff members to join her care team.

Key Responsibilities

During your shifts, you will be responsible for providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and addressing any clinical care needs that arise. Your role will also involve engaging her in her hobbies and interests, ensuring she enjoys her daily activities.

Throughout the night, your responsibilities will include monitoring her closely, addressing any clinical requirements, providing personal care, and creating a calming environment to promote restful sleep.

Effective communication is essential, as our service user utilizes gestures, sign language, and Makaton to express her needs. Familiarity with these communication methods will be crucial for ensuring her comfort and satisfaction.

Shift Availability

  • Part-Time Night Shifts: 2 shifts per week
  • Night Hours: 10:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Alternate weekends are required for this position

Compensation

  • Competitive pay rates for weeknights, weekends, and bank holidays

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance your clinical skills while making a significant impact on the life of our service user.

About Apollo Home Healthcare

We specialize in delivering highly complex clinical care services within the homes of our clients. Our commitment to providing the highest standard of care is reflected in the dedication of our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Support Workers.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Confirmed rotas
  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday pay
  • A robust rewards and recognition program
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional training and development


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