Complex Care Assistant

Job description

Waking Nights Complex Care Assistant (Paediatric) – St AustellLocation: St Austell, Cornwall (PL25 area, Family Home, Community-Based Care)

Pay: £15.23 per hour (Sunday night), £14.70 per hour (Saturday night), £14.70 per hour (Mon-Fri night)

Shifts: Waking Nights | 9:00pm–7:00am | Alternative rota - 3 WN's week one / 2 WN'S week two

Holiday: 28 days paid annual leave

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Complex Care Assistant / Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Support Worker / Carer to provide 1:1 overnight care for a young child with complex clinical needs in their family home. Complex Care Training Provided for the right person.

This role is ideal for a carer who already has experience in healthcare or complex care and is looking to build on their skills, work consistent night shifts, and be part of a highly supportive specialist care team. You will receive ongoing clinical training, competency refreshers, and continuous support — you'll never be expected to work beyond your training or without backup.

Clinical Needs You'll Support (With Ongoing Training)The child has complex and evolving needs, including:

Respiratory support including nightly BiPAP

Epilepsy and seizure management

PEG feeding and nutrition

Medication administration (including nebulisers)

Oxygen therapy (PRN)

Airway and respiratory management

Your Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality, person-centred 1:1 overnight care

Monitoring respiratory status and responding appropriately

Safe medication administration

Managing seizures and providing reassurance

Supporting comfort, positioning, and personal careMaintaining accurate records and night-time observations

Creating a calm, safe, and attentive environment

We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Care Assistant, HCA, or Support Worker

Happy to be trained in complex needs

A calm, compassionate, and professional approach

Strong communication skills

A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care

A full UK driving licence is preferred

Benefits

Fully funded Enhanced DBS

Paid specialist training and ongoing development

Clinical support and regular competency refreshers

Supportive management and nursing teams

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Wellness and financial wellbeing resources

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a friend scheme

Safeguarding CommitmentLibertatem Healthcare Group recognises the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that both adults' and children's wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Austell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English