Paediatric Complex Care Assistant | Tracheostomy Support

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Enhanced DBS

Referral bonus up to £250

Same client and same team each shift

Job summary

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited is seeking a Paediatric Complex Care Assistant to support a young child at home in Macclesfield. The role involves providing compassionate one-to-one care for a child with a tracheostomy, with full training and 24/7 clinical support available.

You will work with the family and healthcare professionals to keep the child safe, comfortable and engaged in everyday activities, including bath times, play and bedtime routines.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies or young children in a paid role
• At least 6 months UK care experience
• Moving and handling experience
• Calm, gentle and reliable, with the ability to stay composed if something changes quickly
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
• Tracheostomy or ventilation experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or current nursing or childcare studies

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care with dignity and compassion, following the child's care plan and risk assessments.
• Carry out tracheostomy and clinical observations and medication administration (full training provided).
• Support personal care, moving and handling, and daily routines.
• Work closely with the family, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.

Skills

Caring for babies/young children

UK care experience

Moving and handling

Calm/composed under pressure

Right to work in the UK

Tracheostomy or ventilation experience

Health/social care studies

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Current nursing or childcare studies

Job description

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited is seeking a Paediatric Complex Care Assistant to support a young child at home in Macclesfield. The role involves providing compassionate one-to-one care for a child with a tracheostomy, with full training and 24/7 clinical support available.

You will work with the family and healthcare professionals to keep the child safe, comfortable and engaged in everyday activities, including bath times, play and bedtime routines.