Experienced Support Workers and Registered Nurses (Band 6 or experienced Band 5)

ILS Case Management; East Ham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Ham seeks Support Workers and Registered Nurses to provide care for a child with complex needs. Candidates should have clinical care experience and be able to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends. The role involves monitoring health status, administering medications, and supporting daily routines. Competitive hourly rates and comprehensive training are offered.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Free DBS check

Regular clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting children with complex needs.
• Ability to provide hands-on care for daily routines and personal needs.
• Experience in a family home setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to Elijah, including PEG feeding and suctioning.
• Monitor and record health status and observations.
• Administer medications and support mobility.

Skills

Clinical care experience

Calm and proactive attitude

Ability to promote independence

Monitoring health status

Administering medication

Education

Paediatric nursing qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Charlton, London SE7

Hours: Waking Nights: a minimum of 26 hours (more hours available); Sleeping Nights: a minimum of 26 hours (more hours available); Afternoon/Day Shifts: 13.5 hours; Shifts: Part-time and full-time hours available.

Shifts

• Waking Nights - Nurses: Monday to Sunday, 19:45–09:00 (waking night shifts requires nurses to be awake all night)
• Sleeping Nights – Support Worker: Monday to Sunday, 19:45–09:00 (waking night shifts requires Support Worker to be awake all night)
• After school Shifts - Nurse/Support Worker: Monday to Friday, 15:30–20:00 (longer hours available during school holidays)
• Weekends: Nurse/Support Worker 08:45–20:00

Pay

• Support Workers: £17.14–£19.28/hour depending on shift (sleeping nights paid at £NLW p/h)
• Registered Nurses (Band 6 or experienced Band 5): £24.00 - £25/hour depending on experience and shift type
• Driver Required? Desirable

Driving and Accommodation

• Driving Client’s WAV? Desirable – automatic wheelchair-adapted vehicle
• Using Own Vehicle for Work Purposes? Desirable – beneficial for attending training
• Accommodation (While on Duty): Family home with adaptations.

Interviews and Start Date

Interviews: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

About Elijah

Elijah, born in 2013, lives at home with his mother and sees his father and grandmother at weekends. He enjoys watching TV, listening to music, and spending time with family.

Elijah has Cerebral Palsy affecting all four limbs and communication difficulties. He requires close monitoring of his epilepsy. He has a gastrostomy and requires suctioning at times to manage his secretions. Due to his complexity, he requires observation monitoring. He is dependent on carers for all of his care needs, transfers, and mobility, and uses a wheelchair. All transfers require hoisting with assistance from two carers.

You will be joining a care team within a family home, taking direction from Elijah’s mother, the Case Manager, and the Team Leader to ensure Elijah receives the care he needs.

Support Worker Role

Support Workers will provide hands-on care and assistance with Elijah’s daily routines and personal care needs. This includes:

• PEG feeding and suctioning
• Monitoring and recording health status and observations
• Administering medication (including emergency medications)
• Supporting mobility via hoisting
• Assisting with therapies and promoting engagement in activities

This role suits someone with a clinical care background, ideally with experience working in a family home and supporting children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be calm, proactive, and enthusiastic, able to promote Elijah’s learning, care, and independence in both the home and community.

Registered Nurse Role

We are also recruiting Registered Nurses (Band 6 or experienced Band 5) to join Elijah’s care team. This role is ideal for nurses with paediatric experience or a background in complex care. Nurses will:

• Provide clinical oversight and escalation where needed
• Monitor health status and interpret clinical observations
• Administer medications, including emergency interventions
• Support the implementation and review of care plans
• Liaise with the Case Manager and Team Leader on clinical matters
• Contribute to training and mentoring of support staff

This is a rewarding opportunity for a nurse who is confident working in a home setting, able to work autonomously within a team, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Pay and Benefits

• £17.14–£19.28/hour for Support Workers
• £24.00–£25.00/hour for Registered Nurses
• Sleeping nights paid at £NLW p/h
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check

Training and Support

• To promote continuity of high care standards, you will be offered:
• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• On-going support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR and compliance team

Safeguarding

ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (a conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)
• Nurses must maintain professional registration and adhere to NMC standards