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Healthcare Assistant - Paediatrics

Job Reference FirstOHC/TP/389/403

Number of Positions:
2
Contract Type:
Day Shift
Contract Details:
PAYE
Salary:
£15 - £18
Working Hours:
21
Location:
Walthamstow
Closing Date:
31/08/2025
Job Category:
Healthcare Assistant
County:
UK Region
Business Unit:
Paediatric

Job Introduction

Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey?

Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week?

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate & proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team!

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship to candidates. Please only apply if you have the right to work with no working restrictions due to hours required to carry out the package needs.

We are looking for someone to carry out Day shifts 15:15PM to 22:00PM during term time and 08:00AM to 20:00PM during non term time. Pay rate starts at £15:00 per hour. 

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with adults or children with the following:

  • Peg Feeding
  • Tracheostomy
  • Seizure Management
  • Suctioning
  • Enteral feeding
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP)
  • Personal Care

Benefits:

  • Weekly payments
  • £250 referral fee
  • 3 months rolling rota 
  • Permanent and Additional ADHOC work available
  • In house training (Bespoke)

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
  • Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
  • Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
  • Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.