About the role:
You will be working for a premier complex care provider that is CQC-regulated and nurse-led. The immediate requirement is for a paediatric complex care case, but this could change in future based on shifts available and requirements from other clients.
Days and waking night hours hours at £19ph
- 8am to 8pm 2:1 care
- 8pm to 8am 1:1 waking nights care
Responsibilities:
The client is a child under 10 with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and has complex health needs including PEG feeding, a ketogenic diet and Yankauer suctioning.
The current care package consists of 12‑hour double‑handed day shifts from 8am to 8pm, with one Romanian‑speaking care worker and a second care worker on each shift, plus 12‑hour wake‑in night shifts from 8pm to 8am.
A flexible working pattern is required, and the care professional must be able to drive a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle (WAV). Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy plans are already in place to support the client’s ongoing rehabilitation.
Skills:
- Excellent patient care skills with a focus on compassion and empathy.
- Experience working with complex care patients, especially children with Epilepsy, Cerebral palsy and PEG feeding.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Must have the ability to hold an enhanced DBS to apply
- We are unable to provide sponsorships for visas. By proceeding with this application you confirm you have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship to remain.
Experience:
- Epilepsy: 1 year (required)
- Cerebral Palsy: 1 year (required)
- Paediatric: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
