Complex care assistant

Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.Complex Care AssistantLocation: DoncasterPay Rate: £15.00 per hour (including holiday pay)Shift PatternNight Shifts• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday• 8:00 PM to 8:00 AMDay Shifts (School-Based Support)• Wednesday, Thursday & Friday• 7:45 AM to 4:00 PMguaranteed hours available after successful probationAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced care professional with abackground in paediatric and complex care, who can provide safe, compassionatesupport while building a positive and trusting relationship with the client.Full specialist clinical training will be provided.The client has a range of clinical needs and communicatesthrough behaviours rather than verbal communication. The successful candidatewill play a vital role in supporting their health, safety, wellbeing, and dailyroutines while promoting a positive and engaging environment.About MeI attend school and I am working towards increasingthe amount of time I spend in school. I enjoy using my iPad, chewtoys, and a variety of sensory toys. I am active and enjoy going outand about with my family.I need carers who are supportive, responsive, and able tounderstand my individual needs. Experience working with children and supportingattendance in educational settings is important.How I Communicate I would like you to understand and respond to my communication attempts.I would like to be involved in decisions about my care as much as possible.I benefit from staff communicating openly with both me and my parents to help meet my needs.It can be difficult for me to reliably communicate when I am happy, sad, uncomfortable, or in pain, so I need carers who take the time to get to know me well.I enjoy exploring the world around me and benefit from hearing new voices and meeting new people.I would like ongoing support to develop my visual skills.I have a variety of toys and sensory resources that can be used to support my development and engagement.There are no known concerns with my hearing, so please talk to me during care activities, daily routines, and play sessions.What I Need From My Carers A calm, patient, and engaging approach.Experience supporting children with complex needs.An understanding of non-verbal communication and behaviour-based communication.Encouragement and support to attend and engage in school activities.The ability to build positive relationships with me, my family, school staff, and healthcare professionals.Consistent, person-centred support that promotes my wellbeing, development, and independence wherever possible.Key Responsibilities• Deliver person-centred care tailored to the client'sindividual needs• Support with jejunostomy tube feeding and management of agastric drain• Monitor and care for a Port-a-Cath• Undertake blood glucose monitoring• Follow epilepsy and seizure management protocols• Follow sepsis protocols and escalate concernsappropriately• Provide full personal care, including continence support• Accurately document care provided and clinicalobservations• Build a trusting relationship and understand the client'scommunication through behaviours• Work collaboratively with family members, school staff,and healthcare professionalsWhat We OfferSpecialist clinical training and ongoing developmentConsistent shifts with the same clientClear career progression opportunities 24/7 clinical supportRefer-a-friend bonus of up to £250RequirementsEssential• Minimum 6 months' UK care experience• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)• Previous experience supporting children with complexhealthcare needs• Experience working with non-verbal individuals andunderstanding communication through behaviour• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy andbehaviours that may challenge• Confident supporting tube feeding and following clinicalcare plans• Knowledge of seizure management and epilepsy protocols• Calm, patient, and playful approach to care• Adaptable and able to work effectively across both day andovernight shifts• Comfortable working within both home and schoolenvironments• Reliable, consistent, and committed to building positiverelationships• Professional, compassionate, and person-centred approachto careDesirable• Experience with enteral feeding, gastric drains, orPort-a-Cath care• Experience supporting individuals with complex medicalneeds in home or educational settings• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social CareApply TodayIf you're passionate about making a difference and want todevelop your clinical skills within complex care, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and join Routes Healthcare in deliveringexceptional care that truly changes lives.TPBN1_UKTJ