Childrens Complex Care Assistant

Interserve Healthcare; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth & progression

Family-friendly - enhanced leave

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Nottingham is seeking an overnight care worker to assist a young child with complex medical needs in the Newark area. The role requires dedication, consistency and compassion to support the client’s full potential.

You will provide overnight care per the care plan, including PEG feeding, suctioning, ventilation support, chest physiotherapy and moving & handling. Training and nurse supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex care setting.
• Experience with PEG feeds.
• Experience with suctioning.
• Experience with ventilators and chest physio plans.
• Moving & Handling Equipment.
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a special care team delivering care to our client who is a delightful child to support her to reach her full potential.
• Deliver overnight care in line with the care plan.
• You will be supported by Advantage Healthcare Nottingham branch and attend regular supervisions and team meetings with nurse guidance for competence.

Skills

Complex care experience

PEG feeds

Suctioning

Ventilators & chest physio

Moving & Handling Equipment

Driver required

Tools

PEG feeds equipment

Ventilators

Chest physio plans

Job description

What you’ll do

Be a part of a special care team delivering care to our client who is a delightful child to support her to reach her full potential.

We are currently looking for caring individuals to support a young girl in the Newark area, we are looking for someone to be consistent, flexible and compassionate.

The client has a multitude of complex clinical needs where you will deliver overnight care in line with the care plan which includes:

• PEG feeding
• Suctioning
• Ventilation Support
• Chest Physio
• Specialist Moving & Handling

You will be supported by Advantage Healthcare Nottingham branch and invited to attend regular supervisions and team meetings. A registered nurse will ensure you are competent in our client’s care needs and support with any clinical concerns and queries you may have.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in the following would make your application more advantageous:

• Experience working in a complex care setting.
• Experience with PEG feeds
• Experience with suctioning.
• Experience with ventilators and chest physio plans.
• Moving & Handling Equipment
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more