Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker - Night Shifts

Sonderwell; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support provider in Wales is looking for a dedicated Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker for night shifts. Candidates should have experience with paediatric care, particularly with brain injuries, PEG feeding, and epilepsy. The role involves monitoring the client's condition, delivering personalized care, and providing emotional support. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in a young person's life.

Qualifications

• Experience with brain injuries, PEG feeding, and epilepsy preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client's condition during night shifts.
• Deliver personalized care routines.
• Administer medication and provide emotional support.

Skills

Paediatric care experience

Excellent communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications in health and social care

Job description

Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker - Night Shifts

Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker – Sketty – Night Shifts

We are seeking dedicated support workers to join our team on night shifts for our new client in Sketty, Swansea. Our client is a young male who has a brain injury, dystonia and epilepsy. He is PEG fed and requires suctioning, so experience and/or prior knowledge and training for these are ideal, however training can be provided.

Previous experience supporting young children is essential.

Pay: £19 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring client’s condition through the night
• Delivering personalised care routines.
• Administering medication.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

• Paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

About Us

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

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