Female Complex Care Assistant - NG24

Female Night Care Assistant Required

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and caring Female Night Care Assistant to support a young child with complex medical needs in her family home.

Hours

- Thursday and Friday nights

- 10:00pm to 7:00am

- Additional shifts may occasionally be available.

About the Role

You will provide overnight care and monitoring for a child with complex healthcare needs, ensuring her safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night.

Duties will include:

- Overnight observation and monitoring.

- Administration of medication via PEG.

- Managing PEG feeds according to her care plan.

- Basic respiratory support, including occasional use of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
when required.

- Chest physiotherapy.

- Personal care, including overnight hygiene and comfort needs.

- Maintaining accurate care records and communicating any concerns to the family.

Training

Experience in children's complex care is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided in:

- PEG feeding and medication administration.

- NIV use and respiratory care.

- Chest physiotherapy techniques.

- All aspects of the individual's care plan.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

- Be caring, patient, and attentive.

- Have a calm and reassuring manner.

- Be reliable and able to work independently overnight.

- Have experience in care, healthcare, or support work (preferred).

- Be willing to undertake specialist training.

Requirements

- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

- Right to work in the UK.

- References from previous employment.
- Care Certificate or NVQ level 3

Location

Home-based role supporting a child in a family environment.NG24