Paediatric Waking Night Carer - Complex Care

We are looking to recruit caring and dependable individuals to join a home care team supporting a 6-year-old boy with complex medical and care needs. These waking night roles involve providing dedicated one-to-one support within the child’s family home, helping ensure his comfort, safety and wellbeing overnight. This young boy is extremely sociable and has a bright and happy personality. He enjoys music, sensory activities, movement-based play and time outdoors. Although he does not use verbal communication, he successfully interacts using eye-gaze technology and forms strong connections with those around him. He lives with his parents and sibling in a warm and welcoming family environment which operates a strict non-smoking policy. The family maintains a positive working relationship with the support team and values consistency and trust within care provision.

About the Child’s Needs

The child has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, epilepsy and dyskinesia. He is a wheelchair user and receives a blended diet through gastrostomy feeding. He requires full assistance from carers for his clinical, personal care and day‑to‑day living requirements. Support workers play an important role in assisting with rehabilitation programmes designed by therapists and healthcare professionals, as well as helping maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

• This role offers between 24 and 36 contracted hours per week
• Overnight waking shifts 2 to 3 nights per week
• Additional overtime or extra shifts may occasionally be available

Pay and Benefits

• £17.00 per hour (Monday to Friday)
• £19.00 per hour (Saturday and Sunday)
• Bank holidays paid at 1.5x weekday rate
• Long‑term, stable position within a supportive care team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child and their family

The Type of Person We Are Looking For

• We welcome applicants who are naturally caring, positive and motivated.
• You should feel confident supporting children with additional needs and be comfortable working overnight within a family home environment.
• Applicants must:
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
• Have experience supporting children (experience with cerebral palsy or epilepsy is particularly beneficial)
• Understand the importance of discretion, privacy and respect when working in a home setting
• Be willing to complete required training and attend team meetings
• Maintain regular communication with the appointed case manager
• Be open to travelling with the family on UK or overseas holidays when required
• Be flexible in supporting additional shifts to cover staff leave or illness
• Have strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Be confident using basic IT systems for documentation
• Be able to remain calm and follow guidance in pressured situations
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a care team

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• All personal care requirements including continence care, dressing and medication administration
• Observing and monitoring the child’s wellbeing
• Supporting therapy and rehabilitation programmes
• Maintaining safety within the home and during community outings where applicable
• Completing written records and reporting any health or wellbeing concerns immediately to the employer and case manager
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and daily routines
• Completing small household tasks connected to the child’s care
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding the child and family at all times
• Following CQC care standards and infection control procedures including Covid‑19 guidance
• Adhering to the household’s strict no smoking or vaping policy

All offers of employment are dependent upon satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS check.