Care Assistant

Job description

Paediatric Care Assistant - Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Pay Rate: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour

Shifts: Waking Nights (21:00 - 07:00)

Superior Healthcare delivers round-the-clock care to children, young people, and adults living with long-term complex health conditions. Our goal is simple: to support our clients to live life to the full - independently, happily, and safely at home. We are equally committed to providing our care teams with excellent benefits, ongoing support, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

About the role
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Paediatric Care Assistant to support our 8-year-old client within their family home in Canterbury.
This rewarding role involves providing person-centred care and promoting our young client's comfort, safety, and wellbeing throughout the night.

Your responsibilities will include:

Epilepsy and seizure management
PEG and enteral feeding
Medication administration
Supporting a child with severe learning difficulties
Personal care
Moving and handling
Supporting daily living activities
Monitoring and responding to changes in health and wellbeing

Shift Pattern
Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00
Week 1:

Saturday
Sunday

Week 2:

Friday
Sunday

This is a rolling two-week rota.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

A minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children with complex care needs
Full Right to Work in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship
Confidence supporting clients with complex health conditions
A caring, reliable, and professional approach

Drivers are preferred but not essential.

What we offer
At Superior Healthcare, we recognize and reward the incredible work our care teams do. We offer:

Competitive pay rates of £15.00 - £17.00 per hour
Comprehensive training and ongoing clinical support
Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
A supportive and dedicated management team
The chance to make a genuine difference in a child's life

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and would like to join a team that truly values its staff, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us provide exceptional care where it matter...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Canterbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

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