(Female) Bank Health Care Assistant – Days & Waking Nights
Newton Abbot Area
We are recruiting for a female Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to support a 14-year-old young person with complex medical needs in the Bovey Tracey area. Opportunities are available for bank shifts 07:00 – 17:00/17:30 weekday day shifts or 21:00 – 09:00 waking night shifts.
Please note that due to the intimate nature of care carried out in this role, it is restricted to female applicants only; Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The client has a C5 spinal cord injury and associated health needs including autonomic dysreflexia, ventilator dependency, tracheostomy, suprapubic catheter, and epilepsy. They are bright, resilient, and enjoy learning, reading, and spending time with family and friends. The family are members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and their cultural and religious values are central to daily life.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a small, consistent team, providing high-quality, person-centred care with strong professional support.
The Role
Weekday day shifts are required year-round, including during school holidays.
During term time, weekday shifts typically involve:
- Supporting the client with their morning routine at home
- Travelling with them to school
- Remaining with them throughout the school day, working alongside the school’s Teaching Assistant to support care, comfort, and safety
On school holidays, weekday shifts are based at home or in the community and may include:
- Supporting daily routines and activities
- Accompanying the client to therapies, including hydrotherapy
- Supporting participation in family and community life
In addition, the client attends hydrotherapy during the school week, including one day per fortnight when hydrotherapy replaces attendance at school. On these days, the HCA will support the client to attend hydrotherapy rather than school.
Night shifts involve:
- Continuous ventilator and tracheostomy monitoring
- Repositioning and comfort
- Seizure monitoring
- Maintaining vigilance throughout the night
- Bowel care
- Preparing for handover to the day team
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, person-centred care including tracheostomy care, ventilator monitoring, suctioning, seizure monitoring, catheter care, and repositioning (training provided)
- Monitor for signs of Autonomic Dysreflexia and respond appropriately
- Complete accurate care records and handovers
- Work respectfully within the family home and school environment
- Recognise and respect cultural and household expectations
- Work collaboratively as part of a consistent care team
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience providing care (personal care, or a health setting)
- Moving and handling using a hoist
- Willingness to undertake specialist training (tracheostomy, ventilator care, catheter care, epilepsy, and Autonomic Dysreflexia)
- Good communication skills
- Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
- Experience with spinal cord injury and Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Confidence using electronic care records
Hours & Pay
Available shifts include:
- Weekday day shifts: up to 10.5 hours per day (term time, school-based; school holidays home/community-based) £19 per hour
- Waking night shifts: 12-hour shifts £22 per hour
This role requires an enhanced DBS (funded by the employer) and registration with the DBS Update Service.
You will be employed directly by the client; StanleySmith Case Management oversees all aspects of the care package on their behalf.
Ref: BUCNT10
Pay: £19.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
