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City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd is seeking a kind, patient overnight support worker to provide 1:1 care for a child with a complex neuromuscular condition in the family home. You will assist with mobility, communication and personal care, while delivering clinical care as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, comfort and reassurance during the night, with the ability to engage the client in conversation, toys and screen-based activities.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable and compassionate with a caring approach.
• Experience with complex needs is desirable.
• Willingness to work overnight within a family home.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 care.
• Supporting mobility, communication and personal care.
• Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.
• Ensuring client safety, comfort and reassurance during the night.

Skills

Overnight care

Mobility support

Personal care

Communication

Clinical care

Job description

Our client is a child with a complex neuromuscular condition who requires a kind, caring, and engaging support worker to provide overnight assistance within the family home. Our client has a medical history that includes significant early health challenges and ongoing enzyme therapy, which is currently showing positive improvements in strength and development.

Support is required during the night to ensure our client’s safety, comfort, and reassurance. The role involves being attentive and interactive when needed, responding appropriately to care needs, and helping to maintain a calm environment. Our client enjoys conversation, social interaction, toys, and screen-based activities, and communicates verbally with additional support through visual prompts and Makaton.

The successful applicant will be patient, reliable, and compassionate, helping our client and family feel safe and supported throughout the night. Experience with complex needs is desirable, though a caring and confident approach is essential.

What you’ll do:

Providing dedicated 1:1 care.

Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care

Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.

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