Paediatric Complex Care Assistant — Night Shifts

Teamdash; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Clinical training

Regular shifts

Development opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Harmony Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a 17-year-old client with complex care needs at home in Peterborough. The role involves 1:1 care, providing emotional support, and assisting with community access while promoting independence and dignity.

Night shifts are available and holiday pay is included. Clinical requirements include paediatric moving and handling and cough assist competencies, with a strong emphasis on reliability, empathy and effective

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex care needs.
• Cough assist competency.
• Paediatric Moving and Handling competency.
• Paediatric administration of Suppositories competency.
• Brain injury experience.
• Skin integrity competency.

Responsibilities

• Delivering compassionate 1:1 care in the client’s home.
• Comforting the client when unsettled.
• Supporting with community access and social activities.
• Promoting independence and dignity in all tasks.
• Providing emotional reassurance and wellbeing support.
• Communicating effectively with the clinical, care, and coordination teams.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Reliability

Empathy

Job description

Harmony Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a 17-year-old client with complex care needs at home in Peterborough. The role involves 1:1 care, providing emotional support, and assisting with community access while promoting independence and dignity.

Night shifts are available and holiday pay is included. Clinical requirements include paediatric moving and handling and cough assist competencies, with a strong emphasis on reliability, empathy and effective