Paediatric Care Assistant -Waking Nights

Paediatric Healthcare Assistant at Komplex Care

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: Paediatric Care Assistant

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Pay rate: £13.50 per hour

Shifts: Waking Nights 

Note: At present, we're only able to progress applications from candidates who hold existing work authorisation for the UK.

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 ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge. We strive to provide tailored complex 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.

We are equally committed to our team, offering meaningful training, continuous support, and genuine opportunities for career development.

About the Role & our 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.

• Brain Injury
• Complex Needs
• PEG
• Nil By Mouth
• Suctioning
• Personal care
• Medication administration

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with children
• 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

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.

Skills & Qualities Required:

Experience in medical or complex care for children

• Knowledge of PEG
• Patience, empathy, and strong observational skills

Ability to follow care plans and therapeutic programmes

What We Offer:

• 24/7 GP access for you, your partner, and children (up to 18) – because health should never be on hold
• Free mental health support for you, your partner, and children (up to 18) – support should be easy to access
• 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

Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 NVQ/QCF in health care is desirable.