Female Complex Care Assistant - NG24

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and caring Female Night Care Assistant to support a young child with complex medical needs in her family home.

• Thursday and Friday nights
• 10:00pm to 7:00am
• Additional shifts may occasionally be available.

You will provide overnight care and monitoring for a child with complex healthcare needs, ensuring her safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night.

Duties will include:

• Overnight observation and monitoring.
• Administration of medication via PEG.
• Managing PEG feeds according to her care plan.
• Basic respiratory support, including occasional use of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) when required.
• Chest physiotherapy.
• Personal care, including overnight hygiene and comfort needs.
• Maintaining accurate care records and communicating any concerns to the family.

Experience in children's complex care is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided in:

• PEG feeding and medication administration.
• NIV use and respiratory care.
• Chest physiotherapy techniques.
• All aspects of the individual's care plan.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be caring, patient, and attentive.
• Have a calm and reassuring manner.
• Be reliable and able to work independently overnight.
• Have experience in care, healthcare, or support work (preferred).
• Be willing to undertake specialist training.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment.
• Care Certificate or NVQ level 3

Home-based role supporting a child in a family environment.NG24