Epilepsy-Care Healthcare Assistant – Waking Nights (Child Support)

Superior Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Competitive pay

Paid training

Wellbeing support

Counselling services

Referral bonus

Specsavers voucher

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking an epilepsy-trained Healthcare Assistant to cover waking nights supporting a child. The role involves clinical and personal care, including reading to the child and playing music, to enhance wellbeing.

Key requirements include seizure recognition, administration of emergency medications when trained, and compassionate, professional support. DBS checks for adults and children on Update Service are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to individuals with complex needs and epilepsy.
• Clear Adult and Child DBS registered on Update Service is preferred.
• Compassionate, reliable and professional approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and respond to different seizure types.
• Administer prescribed emergency rescue medications (e.g., buccal midazolam) when trained.
• Support daily living activities including personal hygiene, mobility and routine monitoring.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver consistent care.

Skills

Seizure management

Emergency medication administration

Daily living support

Job description

Superior Healthcare is seeking an epilepsy-trained Healthcare Assistant to cover waking nights supporting a child. The role involves clinical and personal care, including reading to the child and playing music, to enhance wellbeing.

Key requirements include seizure recognition, administration of emergency medications when trained, and compassionate, professional support. DBS checks for adults and children on Update Service are essential.