Paediatric Care Assistant - Complex Needs (Nights, Exeter)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

DBS application support

Ongoing training

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking a compassionate Paediatric Care Assistant to support children with complex needs in Exeter. You will work across multiple packages, providing clinical and personal care within home and community settings.

Comprehensive training is provided, with DBS processing and ongoing support from clinical nurses. Weekly pay and holiday pay are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK care experience is desirable; full training provided.
• Paediatric or complex care experience is beneficial; willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with non-verbal individuals.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and protocols precisely.
• Proactive, observant, able to notice subtle changes in a patient\'s condition.
• Provide Right to Work documents and DBS certificate; we can assist with a new application.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care under supervision of the school nursing team (e.g., tracheostomy care, oxygen monitoring, tube feeding, medications).
• Assist with personal hygiene, toileting, and dignity in care.
• Encourage participation in classroom activities and social interactions.
• Undergo specialist training to competently perform care tasks (suction, tracheostomy, tube feeding).
• Pursue career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Receive support from Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
• Weekly pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes;Holiday Pay.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Observant

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking a compassionate Paediatric Care Assistant to support children with complex needs in Exeter. You will work across multiple packages, providing clinical and personal care within home and community settings.

Comprehensive training is provided, with DBS processing and ongoing support from clinical nurses. Weekly pay and holiday pay are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.