Complex Care Assistant-Canterbury

Superior Healthcare; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Comprehensive training and clinical支持

Enhanced DBS check and references

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Superior Healthcare in Canterbury is seeking a compassionate Paediatric Complex Care Assistant to support an 8-year-old client at home during waking nights. You will deliver person-centred care to promote comfort, safety and wellbeing through the night.

The role includes epilepsy management, PEG/enteral feeding, medication administration, and assisting with daily living tasks. A minimum of 6 months’ experience with complex pediatric care is required; driving is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children with complex care needs.
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
• Careful, reliable, and professional approach; driving preferred but not essential.

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

Experience with pediatric complex care

Night shift resilience

Moving and handling

Job description

Paediatric Complex 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‑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 Complex 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.

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

Shift Pattern
Waking Nights: 21:00 – 07:00

Week 1:
Saturday
Sunday

Week 2:
Friday
Sunday

This is a rolling two‑week rota.

Requirements

• 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

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship.