Job Details
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Paediatric Complex Carer looking for a rewarding night shift role in Leicester, LE3? This opportunity offers competitive rates of £16.00–£20.00 per hour, ongoing training, and the chance to make a real difference in a child’s life.
As a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered agency, Coyle Homecare has been a leading provider of homecare services in the UK for over 20 years. We are actively seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team to provide essential care and support to a 5-year-old girl with complex clinical needs within the comfort of her family home environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Paediatric Complex Carer with Coyle Homecare, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to a young child with a genetic epilepsy syndrome, global developmental delay, and additional complex clinical needs. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:
- Providing continuous overnight monitoring and support.
- Managing and responding to seizures appropriately.
- Supporting ventilation care.
- Managing NJ/NG feeding tubes.
- Observing and recording vital signs and overall wellbeing.
- Supporting with repositioning and comfort during the night.
- Escalating any clinical concerns promptly.
- Working in partnership with the family and wider healthcare team.
- Delivering high-quality person-centred care within a home care setting.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication at all times.
Key Job Requirements
To be considered for the role, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Previous experience in complex care and/or community care.
- Experience supporting children with complex medical needs.
- Knowledge or experience of epilepsy and seizure management.
- Understanding of ventilation support.
- Experience with NJ/NG tube feeding.
- Comfortable working independently on night shifts.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Desirable Skills
In addition to the necessary job requirements, the following skills are desirable when working for Coyle Homecare:
- A deep understanding and genuine care for the wellbeing of children and families.
- The ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with service users, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- The ability to think quickly and respond appropriately to clinical concerns.
- Being punctual, dependable, and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Awareness of cardiac conditions.
- A willingness to learn and develop skills in paediatric complex care.
Shift Information
- Night shifts: 10:00pm – 6:00am
- Consistent ongoing night work available
- Long-term package of care
Benefits of Working for Coyle Homecare
As well as receiving competitive pay rates of £16.00–£20.00 per hour, our Healthcare Assistants also benefit from flexible working opportunities and ongoing support.
Coyle Homecare also ensures all staff receive:
- Full clinical training and ongoing support.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and dedicated consultants available throughout your employment.
- Referral bonus for recommending qualified healthcare professionals to join the team.
- Access to online payslips and a seamless payroll process.
- Free new uniform provided by the company.
- Supportive and experienced clinical team.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in paediatric complex care.
- Ongoing long-term care package.
Join Coyle Homecare as a Paediatric Complex Carer today and embark on a rewarding career where your skills and compassion can make a positive impact on a child’s life. To apply, please get in touch with a member of our team who can advise you on how to begin the registration process.