Care Plus Group

Paediatric Continence Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

The Bladder and Bowel service offers specialist advice support and treatment to children, young people and adults living within the North East Lincolnshire area.

The service aims to provide timely specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex continence problems, ensuring when required, that the most appropriate products are prescribed to manage their bladder and bowel symptoms. The service provides continence education and training and acts as a resource on matters relating to continence.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Paediatric Continence Health Care Assistant

Department: Continence Service

Base: Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby

Hours: 20 hours per week, permanent

Salary Range 2 £24,100 (pay award pending) pro rata per annum fixed salary point

The post holder will:

Work part of the Bladder and Bowel Care team delivering level 1 bladder and bowel assessments and carrying out a range of clinical duties with minimal or no supervision delivering an holistic approach.

To carry out an assessment for incontinence products without supervision and provide education and support on how to use the recommended products to patients and their carers according to their care plan.

To undertake and successfully complete all training within the competencies that are relevant to the care of patients.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,100 a year (Pay award pending) pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-198

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children and ability to demonstrate good understanding of continence issues in children

Desirable

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Experience of working with children

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective and proven computer skills
Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team
An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations

Desirable

Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
Knowledge of paediatric continence needs in the community and Primary Care
To have clinical skills in bowel/bladder care

Other

Essential

Ability to travel to multiple sites
Ability to transport self and equipment around the area and to deadlines
Ability to work flexible hours
Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children and ability to demonstrate good understanding of continence issues in children

Desirable

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Experience of working with children

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective and proven computer skills
Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team
An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations

Desirable

Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
Knowledge of paediatric continence needs in the community and Primary Care
To have clinical skills in bowel/bladder care

Other

Essential

Ability to travel to multiple sites
Ability to transport self and equipment around the area and to deadlines
Ability to work flexible hours
Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)