Paediatric Care Assistant
About The Position
Komplex Care is hiring a Paediatric Care Assistant to provide safe, consistent, nurse-led care to a child in their own home in Carlisle. The child has an acquired brain injury and WPW syndrome and requires support with gastrostomy care, ventilation and suction. The assistant will also help the child take part safely in activities they enjoy, including music, sensory play and baking. The role is part of a dedicated, nurse-led team supporting people with lifelong and potentially life-critical clinical needs. It is not standard domiciliary care: the assistant will follow detailed clinical care plans, monitor the child’s condition and carry out specialist interventions to help them remain safe, stable and comfortable at home. Individualised clinical training and ongoing nurse-led oversight are provided. The hours are 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, for 25 hours per week. The pay rate is £13.50 per hour. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- 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.
- Compassionate, dependable and highly attentive approach, with 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.
- Support the child with gastrostomy care, ventilation and suction, following the relevant care plan and training.
- Manage tracheostomies, ventilation and specialist equipment as required.
- Monitor clinical observations and recognise signs of deterioration.
- Maintain accurate records and escalate concerns immediately.
- Follow detailed clinical protocols consistently.
- Support the child to enjoy activities such as music, sensory play and baking safely.
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.
- Confidential advice for everyday challenges.
- Retail discounts for brands including Amazon, Tesco and Nike.
- Up to 33% off selected gym membership.
- 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
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
