Paediatric Complex Care Assistant – At-Home Ventilation Support

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to £250

Job summary

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited is seeking a Paediatric Complex Care Assistant (female) to join a small team in Stanley, County Durham. You will provide dedicated one‑to‑one care for a child with a tracheostomy and ventilation, working 12-hour day and night shifts with guaranteed hours after probation and full training with 24/7 clinical support.

You will follow the child’s care plan, perform tracheostomy and ventilation care, assist with personal care and daily routines, and keep accurate

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies or young children in a paid role or care setting.
• At least 6 months of UK care experience.
• Moving and handling experience.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one paediatric care following the child’s care plan and risk assessments.
• Carry out tracheostomy and ventilation care and clinical observations (full training provided).
• Support personal care, moving and handling, and daily routines.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date care records.
• Collaborate with family, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited is seeking a Paediatric Complex Care Assistant (female) to join a small team in Stanley, County Durham. You will provide dedicated one‑to‑one care for a child with a tracheostomy and ventilation, working 12-hour day and night shifts with guaranteed hours after probation and full training with 24/7 clinical support.

You will follow the child’s care plan, perform tracheostomy and ventilation care, assist with personal care and daily routines, and keep accurate