At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 complex care support during waking nights for a child with specific health needs.
- Company: Alcedo Care, a top-rated home care group with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Guaranteed 36-hour contract, competitive pay, free DBS check, and paid specialist training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing valuable clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Minimum 6 months of care experience; compassion and reliability are key.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Alcedo Care is recruiting a Female Complex Care Assistant – Waking Nights to support one client in their own home in FY6. This is a dedicated 36-hour contracted waking night position, providing 1:1 support for a child living with Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Lung Disease, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity and Dystonia. This is an awake night role, meaning you will remain awake and alert throughout your shift to provide continuous monitoring, care and support as required.
Unlike many care roles, this position offers 36 guaranteed waking night hours every week, providing reliable income, consistency and long‑term stability.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing attentive 1:1 care throughout the night, ensuring the client remains safe, comfortable and appropriately supported.
- Remaining awake and alert throughout the night shift to monitor and respond to the client's needs.
- Providing person‑centred complex care within the client's home.
- Ventilator monitoring and respiratory support throughout the night.
- Monitoring the client's condition and completing required clinical observations.
- Supporting PEG feeding, hydration and nutrition requirements.
- Medication support in line with the client's care plan.
- Providing personal care and continence support where required.
- Supporting repositioning, mobility and comfort throughout the night.
- Recognising changes in the client's condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Supporting communication through specialist assistive technology.
- Maintaining accurate care records and handovers.
- Promoting dignity, choice, safety and wellbeing at all times.
Working as part of a dedicated care team, you'll help provide continuity and reassurance for the client and their family while ensuring they receive safe, responsive and high-quality care throughout the night.
Full Specialist Training Provided
You will receive comprehensive nurse‑led training, competency sign‑off and ongoing support from our in‑house Registered Nurses and clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in:
- PEG feeding and nutrition support.
- Ventilator and respiratory monitoring.
- Complex moving and handling.
- Clinical observations and escalation.
- Communication support for individuals with complex needs.
- Safe and effective waking night care.
Why Join Alcedo Care?
- Guaranteed 36‑hour waking night contract.
- Consistent contracted hours and reliable income.
- Free DBS check.
- Paid specialist training.
- Enhanced bank holiday rates.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Award‑winning training team (Princess Royal Training Award).
- Fully funded NVQs and career progression through our Rising Stars programme.
Alcedo Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for six consecutive years, delivering over one million hours of care annually while maintaining a supportive, people‑first culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 6 months' hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or supporting a family member.
- Confidence supporting individuals with complex care needs.
- The ability to remain awake, attentive and responsive throughout a waking night shift.
- Previous tracheostomy or ventilator experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- A compassionate, reliable and professional approach.
- Strong observation and communication skills.
- A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality person‑centred care.
Important Eligibility Information
This role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the privacy, dignity and personal care needs of the client being supported.
Female Complex Care Assistant – Waking Nights (36-Hour Guaranteed Contract) employer: ALCEDO CARE LIMITED
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