Care Assistant-Canterbury

Superior Healthcare; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Clinical support

Career progression opportunities

DBS check

Management team support

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Paediatric Care Assistant to support an 8-year-old client in their family home in Canterbury during Waking Nights (21:00–07:00). The role focuses on person-centred care to promote comfort, safety and wellbeing at night, with duties including epilepsy management, PEG feeding, medication administration and daily living support.

Applicants should have at least 6 months’ experience with complex pediatric care, hold UK work rights, and be reliable and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children with complex care needs.
• Full Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Confident in supporting clients with complex health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Epilepsy and seizure management
• PEG and enteral feeding
• Medication administration
• Supporting a child with severe learning difficulties
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Supporting daily living activities
• Monitoring and responding to changes in health and wellbeing

Skills

Paediatric care

Epilepsy management

Medication administration

Moving and handling

Personal care

Night shift experience

Client support excellent

Job description

Paediatric Care Assistant

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Pay Rate: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour
Shifts: Waking Nights (21:00 – 07:00)
Who are we?
Superior Healthcare delivers round-the-clock care to children, young people, and adults living with long-term complex health conditions.
Our goal is simple: to support our clients to live life to the full; independently, happily, and safely at home. We are equally committed to providing our care teams with excellent benefits, ongoing support, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
About the role
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Paediatric Care Assistant to support our 8-year-old client within their family home in Canterbury.
This rewarding role involves providing person-centred care and promoting our young client’s comfort, safety, and wellbeing throughout the night.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Epilepsy and seizure management
• PEG and enteral feeding
• Medication administration
• Supporting a child with severe learning difficulties
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Supporting daily living activities
• Monitoring and responding to changes in health and wellbeing

This is a rolling two-week rota.

Shift Pattern

• Waking Nights: 21:00 – 07:00
• Week 1: Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Friday, Sunday

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience supporting children with complex care needs
• Full Right to Work in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship
• Confidence supporting clients with complex health conditions
• A caring, reliable, and professional approach

Drivers are preferred but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates of £15.00 – £17.00 per hour
• Comprehensive training and ongoing clinical support
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• A supportive and dedicated management team
• The chance to make a genuine difference in a child’s life

Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship

Superior Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

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