Female Complex Care Assistant - NG24

NurtureCare; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

NurtureCare is seeking a compassionate Female Night Care Assistant to support a young child with complex medical needs at her Nottingham family home. The role runs Thursday and Friday nights, 10:00pm–7:00am, with occasional additional shifts.

You will monitor overnight, administer PEG medication, manage feeds, provide NIV when required, chest physiotherapy, and personal care while maintaining care records. Training will be provided; enhanced DBS and UK right to work required.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's complex care is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided in PEG feeding and medication administration.
• NIV use and respiratory care, chest physiotherapy techniques, and all aspects of the individual's care plan.

Responsibilities

• Overnight observation and monitoring.
• Administration of medication via PEG and managing PEG feeds.
• Basic respiratory support including occasional NIV use.
• Chest physiotherapy and personal care during the night.
• Maintaining accurate care records and communicating concerns to the family.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliable

Overnight ability

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ level 3

Job description

Female Night Care Assistant Required

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and caring Female Night Care Assistant to support a young child with complex medical needs in her family home.

Hours

• Thursday and Friday nights
• 10:00pm to 7:00am
• Additional shifts may occasionally be available.

About the Role

You will provide overnight care and monitoring for a child with complex healthcare needs, ensuring her safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night.

Duties will include:

• Overnight observation and monitoring.
• Administration of medication via PEG.
• Managing PEG feeds according to her care plan.
• Basic respiratory support, including occasional use of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)when required.
• Chest physiotherapy.
• Personal care, including overnight hygiene and comfort needs.
• Maintaining accurate care records and communicating any concerns to the family.

Training

Experience in children's complex care is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided in:

• PEG feeding and medication administration.
• NIV use and respiratory care.
• Chest physiotherapy techniques.
• All aspects of the individual's care plan.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be caring, patient, and attentive.
• Have a calm and reassuring manner.
• Be reliable and able to work independently overnight.
• Have experience in care, healthcare, or support work (preferred).
• Be willing to undertake specialist training.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment.
• Care Certificate or NVQ level 3

Location

Home-based role supporting a child in a family environment.NG24