Complex care assistant

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to £250

Job summary

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited is seeking a Paediatric Complex Care Assistant (female) to join a small team in Stanley, County Durham. You will provide dedicated one‑to‑one care for a child with a tracheostomy and ventilation, working 12-hour day and night shifts with guaranteed hours after probation and full training with 24/7 clinical support.

You will follow the child’s care plan, perform tracheostomy and ventilation care, assist with personal care and daily routines, and keep accurate

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies or young children in a paid role or care setting.
• At least 6 months of UK care experience.
• Moving and handling experience.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one paediatric care following the child’s care plan and risk assessments.
• Carry out tracheostomy and ventilation care and clinical observations (full training provided).
• Support personal care, moving and handling, and daily routines.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date care records.
• Collaborate with family, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Paediatric Complex Care Assistant (female) - Stanley, County Durham £16.25 per hour (including holiday pay) | 12-hour day and night shifts | Guaranteed hours after probation

Could you help a little one grow up at home, with their family? We're looking for a caring, patient carer to join a small team supporting a young child who needs specialised care. Because of that care, this child can be at home with the people who love them rather than in hospital. You'll be there for the everyday moments: bath time, cuddles, play, bedtime routines and the milestones in between. You'll also give the family peace of mind, knowing their child is in safe hands while they rest, work or spend time together.

The role The child has a tracheostomy and is ventilated. You'll receive full training in their care, with 24/7 clinical support whenever you need it. Working alongside the family and the child's healthcare professionals, you'll keep them safe and comfortable and help them enjoy their day.

What you'll do

• Provide one-to-one care with dignity and compassion, following the child's care plan and risk assessments.
• Carry out tracheostomy and ventilator care, clinical observations and medication administration (full training provided).
• Support personal care, moving and handling, and daily routines.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date care records.
• Work closely with the family, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.

What you'll gain

• Specialist paediatric clinical training and ongoing development.
• Tracheostomy and ventilation competencies you can take into nursing or other complex care roles.
• The same client and the same team every shift.
• 24/7 clinical support.
• Clear routes for career progression.
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS.
• Referral bonus of up to £250.

Essential

• Experience caring for babies or young children, in a paid role, nursing placement or professional childcare setting.
• At least 6 months' UK care experience.
• Moving and handling experience.
• A calm, gentle and reliable approach, and the confidence to stay composed if something changes quickly.
• The right to work in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship).

Desirable

• Paediatric complex care experience.
• Paediatric complex or ventilation experience.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or current nursing or childcare studies.

Shifts 12-hour shifts: 8am-8pm (days) and 8pm-8am (nights). Please note This role is open to female applicants only. Being female is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care needs of this package.