At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide medical support, personal care, and educational assistance during waking night shifts.
- Company: Komplex Care delivers high-quality, nurse-led care for individuals with complex needs in Leicester.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24/7 GP access, free mental health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: This role is specifically for waking night shifts.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team empowering children with complex needs to lead fulfilling lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with complex needs and knowledge of PEG feeding and suctioning required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Start your journey in a rewarding career. Join Komplex Care – empowering people with complex needs to lead enriched, independent lives with dignity and purpose.
Position Details
- Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
- Pay rate: £13.50 per hour
- Shifts: Waking Nights
About Us
Komplex Care stands at the forefront of national care provision, delivering high-quality, nurse-led, person-centred care in the comfort of our clients' homes. We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions, including spinal injuries, brain injuries, and challenging behaviours, providing tailored care with a personal touch.
Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to lead fulfilling, independent, and dignified lives. Every client receives dedicated attention from their own Operations Manager and Registered Nurse, ensuring continuity, compassion, and the highest standards of care in their preferred environment.
About the Role & Client
As a Healthcare Assistant at Komplex Care, you’ll be providing care and support to our client during the night, ensuring they are kept safe and comfortable. The child may have brain injury, complex needs, PEG feeding, nil by mouth care, suctioning, personal care, and medication administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Medical Support: Assist with suctioning, PEG feeding and medication administration.
- Health Monitoring: Support the child with responding appropriately to medical emergencies.
- Personal Care & Mobility: Assist with moving and handling and daily personal care routines.
- Educational Support: Support the child’s learning, development, and engagement within the classroom environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, healthcare professionals, and family members to provide consistent, high-quality care.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with children with complex needs.
- Experience in medical or complex care for children.
- Knowledge of PEG feeding and suctioning.
- Patience, empathy, and strong observational skills.
- Ability to follow care plans and therapeutic programmes.
- Compassion, resilience and flexibility.
- Confidence in providing care to children with complex needs.
- Warm & bubbly approach, willing to engage and show empathy.
- A team-first attitude and commitment to delivering person-centred care.
Qualifications
Level 2 or 3 NVQ/QCF in health care is desirable.
Benefits
- 24/7 GP access for you, your partner, and children (up to 18).
- Free mental health support for you, your partner, and children (up to 18).
- Life insurance – peace of mind when it matters most.
- Home life advice line – everyday guidance when life gets tricky.
- Career development – helping you grow.
- Wellbeing videos and guided meditations – take a breather anytime.
- Earn points for staying active – turn healthy habits into real rewards.
- Vouchers for Amazon, Tesco, Nike and more – treat yourself or someone you love.
- Up to 33% off gym memberships – save money while staying active.
- Employee of the Month – be recognised and win a £50 voucher.
Paediatric Care Assistant -Waking Nights employer: Komplex Group
Komplex Care is located in Leicester, providing tailored, person-centred care for children with complex conditions. Employees benefit from 24/7 GP access and free mental health support, ensuring their wellbeing while they make a difference in clients' lives.
