Waking Night Complex Care Assistant (Paediatric) – St Austell
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Complex Care Assistant / Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Support Worker / Carer to provide 1:1 overnight care for a young child with complex clinical needs in their family home. Complex Care Training Provided for the right person. This role is ideal for a carer who already has experience in healthcare or complex care and is looking to build on their skills, work consistent night shifts, and be part of a highly supportive specialist care team.
You will receive ongoing clinical training, competency refreshers, and continuous support — you’ll never be expected to work beyond your training or without backup.
Clinical Needs You’ll Support (With Ongoing Training)
* Respiratory support including nightly BiPAP
* Epilepsy and seizure management
* PEG feeding and nutrition
* Medication administration (including nebulisers)
* Oxygen therapy (PRN)
* Airway and respiratory management
You must have previous care experience. Ongoing training, upskilling, and clinical supervision will be provided to support you in this role.
Your Responsibilities
* Delivering high-quality, person‑centred 1:1 overnight care
* Monitoring respiratory status and responding appropriately
* Safe medication administration
* Managing seizures and providing reassurance
* Supporting comfort, positioning, and personal care
* Maintaining accurate records and night‑time observations
* Creating a calm, safe, and attentive environment
You Must Have
* Previous experience as a Care Assistant, HCA, or Support Worker
* Happy to be trained in complex needs
* A calm, compassionate, and professional approach
* Strong communication skills
* A commitment to safeguarding and high‑quality care
* A full UK driving licence is preferred
Why Join Libertatem?
* Fully funded Enhanced DBS
* Paid specialist training and ongoing development
* Clinical support and regular competency refreshers
* Supportive management and nursing teams
* Retail and lifestyle discounts
* Wellness and financial wellbeing resources
* Discounted gym memberships
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Refer a friend scheme
Benefits
Location: St Austell, Cornwall (PL25 area, Family Home, Community‑Based Care)
Pay: £15.23 per hour (Sunday night), £14.70 per hour (Saturday night), £14.70 per hour (Mon‑Fri night)
Shifts: Waking Nights 9:00pm–7:00am Sunday to Thursday
Contract: Part‑time (Waking Nights)
Holiday: 28 days paid annual leave
Safeguarding Commitment
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.
The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
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