Paediatric Healthcare Assistant - Waking Nights

Sonderwell; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company seeks a Paediatric Healthcare Assistant for a community-based role in St Austell. The position requires experience in complex care and provides support during Waking Nights shifts. Responsibilities include administering medication and managing specific care needs like PEG feeding and seizure management. The role offers guaranteed hours, a nurturing team culture, and various perks including discounts at retailers, wellness resources, and financial guidance. A full UK driving license is preferred due to remote client locations.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Discounts at top retailers

Access to a Wellness Centre

Financial wellbeing tools

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care is essential.
• Must be confident in administering medication.
• Comfortable with PEG feeding and managing seizures.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway management and PEG feeding.
• Administer medications and provide personal care.
• Support social engagement for clients.

Skills

Experience in complex care (children or adults)

Confident in medication administration

Skilled in PEG feeding and seizure/dystonia management

Strong communication skills with families

Warm, bubbly personality

Job description

Paediatric Healthcare Assistant – Waking Nights

Become a Paediatric Healthcare Assistant with Libertatem – Make Every Day Count!

Locations: Community-based role in St Austell
Company: Libertatem Healthcare Group
Pay: £14.18 per hour
Shifts: Waking Nights – 2100 to 0700, twice weekly
Leave: 28 days annual leave

Are you searching for a career that’s both meaningful and dynamic? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where your work truly matters? Libertatem is growing, and we’re on the lookout for passionate Paediatric Healthcare Assistants to join our exceptional team.

What You’ll Gain

• Guaranteed hours to support your work/life balance
• A nurturing team culture with opportunities for professional growth and study
• Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile (during shifts)
• Enhanced DBS check – fully covered by us

Your Role

• Airway management (basic & advanced techniques)
• PEG feeding (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
• Managing seizures and dystonia
• Administering medication
• Providing personal care
• Supporting social and recreational engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in complex care (children or adults)
• Confident in medication administration
• Skilled in PEG feeding and seizure/dystonia management
• Warm, bubbly personality with a calm and friendly approach
• Strong communication skills with families
• Committed to safeguarding and person‑centred care
• Full UK driving licence preferred (due to remote client locations)

Perks for Our Carers

• Access to our exclusive Benefits & Communication Hub
• Discounts at thousands of top retailers
• Wellness Centre with resources for mental and physical wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing tools and guidance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Reduced rates on healthcare cash plans
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support whenever you need it

If you’re ready to make a genuine impact and be part of a team that celebrates your dedication, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Libertatem.

About Us

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognises the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. We are rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission and are a registered provider with CIW in Wales.