Paediatric Care Assistant — Complex Needs (Day Shifts)

Komplex Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care provider in Sunderland seeks a Paediatric Care Assistant to support a young child with complex needs. Responsibilities include medical support, health monitoring, and assisting with personal care and educational engagement. Ideal candidates have experience with children, embody compassion and resilience, and possess relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive pay at £13.50 per hour with day shifts from 08:45 to 15:15. The company values team support and offers various perks to employees.

Benefits

24/7 GP access

Free mental health support

Life insurance

Home life advice line

Wellbeing videos and guided meditations

Earn points for staying active

Vouchers for Amazon, Tesco, Nike and more

Up to 33% off gym memberships

Employee of the Month recognition

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resilient and flexible.
• Warm and bubbly approach, willing to engage and show empathy.
• Ability to follow care plans and therapeutic programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with suctioning, PEG feeding and medication administration.
• Support the child with epilepsy management and respond to medical emergencies.
• Assist with personal care and mobility routines.
• Support learning and development in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and healthcare professionals for high-quality care.

Skills

Experience with children

Compassion

Resilience

Confidence in providing care

Observation skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 NVQ/QCF in health care

Tools

Tracheostomy knowledge

Job description

A specialized care provider in Sunderland seeks a Paediatric Care Assistant to support a young child with complex needs. Responsibilities include medical support, health monitoring, and assisting with personal care and educational engagement. Ideal candidates have experience with children, embody compassion and resilience, and possess relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive pay at £13.50 per hour with day shifts from 08:45 to 15:15. The company values team support and offers various perks to employees.