Paediatric Care Assistant
About The Position
Komplex Care is seeking a Care Assistant to provide specialist, nurse-led care to a child with lifelong complex clinical needs in their own home in Leicester. The child lives with Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia and Epilepsy and needs support with respiratory care, enteral feeding, epilepsy and dystonia management, and moving and handling. The role also supports the child to enjoy an active lifestyle safely. The Care Assistant will work as part of a dedicated nurse-led team, following detailed clinical care plans, monitoring the child’s condition and carrying out specialist interventions to help maintain their safety, stability and comfort at home. Individualised clinical training and ongoing nurse-led oversight are provided. This is specialist complex care, not standard domiciliary care. The role offers waking night shifts from 10pm to 8am, with full-time and part-time options. The rate is £13.50 per hour. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Experience in care or confidence undertaking clinical training.
- Excellent attention to detail and situational awareness.
- Ability to follow detailed clinical protocols consistently.
- Basic IT skills for communication and record-keeping.
- Genuine commitment to safe, person-centred care.
- Compassion, dependability, attentiveness, and the ability to remain calm and act correctly under pressure.
- Must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, medication and clinical interventions.
- Manage oxygen, ventilation and specialist equipment.
- Monitor clinical observations and recognise deterioration.
- Maintain accurate records and escalate concerns immediately.
- Follow detailed clinical care plans and specialist clinical protocols consistently.
- Support the child to take part safely in activities important to them.
- Provide safe, consistent care in the child’s home.
Benefits
- Fully paid, face-to-face training and ongoing career development.
- 24/7 GP access for the employee and their immediate family.
- Free mental health support and wellbeing activities.
- Life insurance and confidential advice for everyday challenges.
- Retail discounts, including for Amazon, Tesco and Nike.
- Up to 33% off selected gym memberships.
- Employee of the Month recognition, including a £50 voucher.
- Structured rotas to support a healthy work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
