Id Job: 316a304
Join our Care at Home team as a Health Care Assistant, working throughout Kent delivering respite, end of life care and support to children and young people. They're 2 vacancies 1 covering West Kent, and 1 covering Medway/Swale/North Kent.
Benefits of working with Demelza include:
You will have an NVQ Level 2 in health care or other relevant qualification, or a willingness to complete, and experience of working with children and young people. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the capability to interact with teams and families at all levels with the ability to work in collaboration with other professionals.
This role requires a flexible approach to working and will be led by the needs of the case load. Working days will be generally fixed but hours flexible to include early mornings, late finishes and weekends. Fixed days may need to be flexible as dictated by the needs of the children and young people. This role requires extensive travel, so a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle, with appropriate business use insurance, is essential for this role.
As a valued member of Demelza, we will offer you free uniforms, free DBS, ongoing professional support and role specific training. Time for travel will be paid, plus a generous mileage allowance.
Demelza offers a large range of benefits and rewards. Head to our Benefits, Rewards and Wellbeing page, found under the Work with Us section on our website.
We may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications. You are advised to submit your application in full as early as possible as we will interview promptly. This may differ from the advertised interview date.
Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children and young people with serious and terminal conditions and their loved ones, across Kent, East Sussex and South East London. We help with every element of life for a child or young person with a terminal condition by providing tailored care. From diagnosis through to end of life and bereavement services, were there for that journey.
Apply now to join #TeamDemelza and be part of our passion and dedication to be there when we are needed the most.
For an informal chat please call Beth Helen, Childrens palliative Care Nurse, Community Team lead on 07919324935
Closing Date Thursday 16th February 2023
Interview Date W/C 27th February 2023
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An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be undertaken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,349.00-£22,869.00 per year
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