Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker - Night Shifts

Enviva Complex Care; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bromley seeks a Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker for night shifts assisting a 5-year-old boy with complex medical needs. Responsibilities include providing personalised care, assisting with daily activities, and administering medication. Ideal candidates will have experience in paediatric care, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driver's license. Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar paediatric role is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work specified night hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care and support to the client.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.

Skills

Experience in a similar paediatric role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Empathy and upbeat attitude

Job description

Overview

Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker - Night Shifts. This role provides night-shift support to a 5-year-old boy with complex medical needs, delivering personalised care, assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and offering emotional support and companionship. Experience in a similar paediatric role, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driver\'s license are required.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is an outstanding provider of care and support services, operating on a national basis and placing the client\'s independence at the centre of everything we do.

Location, hours and pay

• Location: Bromley
• Hours: 8pm–8am, Mon–Fri
• Pay: £17.74 per hour

About the client

Our client is a 5-year-old boy with global developmental delay, dystonia and neonatal seizures due to complications at birth. Mobility is severely limited, even with assistive technology. He is PEG fed and medicated. The family has a dog, so applicants must be comfortable working with pets.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care and support to the client
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions
• Accompany the client in the community
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client\'s condition
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care

Requirements

• Experience in a similar paediatric role is essential
• Experience with complex needs (including PEG and seizures) is desirable; training can be provided
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, upbeat and empathetic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work the specified night hours
• Valid UK driver\'s license
• Willingness to work in a supportive and friendly environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• DBS check paid for

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• DBS paid for
• Excellent training program

Note: Blue Light Card eligibility. #libertatem

Disclosures

Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group provides care and support nationwide, focusing on client independence. The group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a CIW-registered provider in Wales.