Complex Care Assistant-Doncaster in Edenthorpe, England at Routes Healthcare

Complex Care Assistant

Location: Doncaster

Pay Rate: 14.99 per hour (including holiday pay)

Shift Pattern

Night Shifts

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

8:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Day Shifts (School-Based Support)

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

7:45 AM to 4:00 PM

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced care professional with a background in paediatric and complex care, who can provide safe, compassionate support 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 communicates through behaviours rather than verbal communication. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting their health, safety, wellbeing, and daily routines while promoting a positive and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred care tailored to the client's individual needs

Support with jejunostomy tube feeding and management of a gastric drain

Monitor and care for a Port-a-Cath

Undertake blood glucose monitoring

Follow epilepsy and seizure management protocols

Follow sepsis protocols and escalate concerns appropriately

Provide full personal care, including continence support

Accurately document care provided and clinical observations

Build a trusting relationship and understand the client's communication through behaviours

Work collaboratively with family members, school staff, and healthcare professionals

What We Offer

Specialist clinical training and ongoing development

Consistent shifts with the same client

Clear career progression opportunities 24/7 clinical support

Refer-a-friend bonus of up to 250

Requirements

Essential

Minimum 6 months' UK care experience

Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Previous experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs

Experience working with non-verbal individuals and understanding communication through behaviour

Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and behaviours that may challenge

Confident supporting tube feeding and following clinical care plans

Knowledge of seizure management and epilepsy protocols

Calm, patient, and playful approach to care

Adaptable and able to work effectively across both day and overnight shifts

Comfortable working within both home and school environments

Reliable, consistent, and committed to building positive relationships

Professional, compassionate, and person-centred approach to care

Desirable

Experience with enteral feeding, gastric drains, or Port-a-Cath care

Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs in home or educational settings

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Apply Today

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to develop your clinical skills within complex care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Routes Healthcare in delivering exceptional care that truly changes lives.