Job Description

Date posted: 25 November 2025
Pay: 15.00-18.00 per hour
:
Are you looking for a care package that offers consistency, variety, and the chance to make a real difference? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Overview :
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join the care team supporting, a lovely 5-year-old boy with complex needs following a brain injury in 2021.
The successful candidate will provide essential support at home, assisting with personal care, communication, mobility, and play, while ensuring his comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life, work closely with a welcoming family, and develop valuable skills in caring for children with learning disabilities and complex needs. The position is paid and ideal for individuals committed to delivering high-quality care with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
Responsibilities:

• Personal care: Provide hands-on care, including bathing, grooming, and changing, while encouraging independence wherever possible.
• Moving and handling: Safely support mobility, including transfers and positioning, in line with best practice and any care or risk assessments.
• Nutritional care: Support with eating and drinking, including monitoring food and fluid intake, assisting with feeding when necessary, and promoting healthy nutrition.
• Communication: Encourage and support communication skills, using appropriate strategies and tools to aid understanding.
• Engagement and play: Support developmental play, learning, and social interaction, tailored to the client's abilities and interests.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Ability to manage and support challenging behaviour in a calm, patient, and positive way.
• Experience supporting individuals with speech and communication difficulties.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a team-oriented approach.

Core Support Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Friday to Sunday: 8:00 pm - 9:00 am (overnight support)

Salary:

• 15-18ph ( PAYE or Umbrella welcome)

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children with learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
• Basic Life Support and Moving & Handling (practical) certification
• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or in hand)
• Right to work in the UK (UK citizen or Indefinite Leave to Remain)

About Airmid Staffing
By joining Airmid Staffing, you have become part of our mission in providing high quality care and support to customers within the comfort of their homes. We take pride in providing help and support to families who require care for their loved ones in their own homes surrounded by their families and friends. Our staff also matter to us which is why we ensure that all staff members are supported by Management Team, Care Managers, and all other colleagues. We are available 24/7 to provide any advice and guidance needed for you to settle comfortably in your new role. Please call or email if you require assistance or require any clarifications.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Application question(s):

• Be able to commit to getting compliant within the next few days. 2 satisfactory professional references
• Basic Life Support & Moving and Handling (Practical)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and meet the above criteria.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

If you feel this role is right for you and you'd like to be part of a supportive care team, please call Carla on 07907 161228 for an informal chat and more details.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: Winterbourne, Gloucestershire
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