Complex care assistant

Job description

Complex Care Assistant – Doncaster
£15.00 per hour (including holiday pay) | Fully funded Enhanced DBS
Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.
Shifts
Nights: Tuesday and Thursday, 8pm–8am
Days (school-based): Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45am–4pm
Guaranteed hours available after successful probation.
About the role
You will support a child with complex clinical needs at home and at school, helping them build up their time in school. They communicate through behaviour rather than words, so you'll need to get to know them well, respond to their communication and talk to them throughout care and play. They enjoy their iPad, sensory toys and getting out and about with their family.
You will:
Support jejunostomy tube feeding and gastric drain management
Monitor and care for a Port-a-Cath
Carry out blood glucose monitoring
Follow epilepsy, seizure and sepsis protocols, escalating concerns
Provide full personal care, including continence support
Record care and clinical observations accurately
Work with the family, school staff and healthcare professionals
You will need:
At least 6 months' UK care experience, including supporting children with complex health needs
Experience with non-verbal communication, epilepsy and behaviours that may challenge
Confidence following clinical care plans, including tube feeding
Right to work in the UK
Flexibility to work days and nights, at home and in school
A calm, patient and playful approach
Desirable: experience with gastric drains or Port-a-Cath care; NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
What we offer
Full specialist clinical training
Consistent shifts with the same client
24/7 clinical support
Career progression
Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £250
Apply today to develop your clinical skills in complex care with Routes Healthcare.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Marsh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

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