Female Paediatric Care WorkerPay rate: £ 13.50Shift Pattern: Days 09:00 - 15:00 / Nights 20:00 - 08:00Requirements: Interest in working with really young children.We have got a rewarding opportunity for compassionate and skilled Paediatric Care Assistant to provide ongoing care and support for a child patient with complex medical needs in the comfort of their family home. The successful candidate will work closely with the child’s mother to ensure that the patient receives safe, high-quality care while also facilitating the family’s well-being overnight. This role involves supporting the patient’s recovery, preventing complications, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for the child and their family.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.Patient Care & Safety:Ensure the child remains sepsis-free by monitoring health and line infection risk.Support the child in preventing pulling or manipulation of their medical line to reduce associated risks.Enable the child to safely access nursery provisions, maintaining health and safety protocols.Family Support:Provide support to the child’s mother by helping her achieve restful sleep, ensuring she can effectively care for her children.Medical Training & Competence:Be trained by a paediatric nurse in essential healthcare procedures and protocols, including:Intravenous Central Line Awareness: Understanding risks and management of intravenous central lines.TPN (Total Parental Nutrition): Awareness and safe management of TPN for nutrition support.Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Tube Feeding: Administer feeding and manage drainage systems safely.Sepsis and Line Infection Recognition: Identifying signs of sepsis and infection related to medical lines.Basic Life Support/First Aid: Ability to respond to medical emergencies.Moving and Handling: Safe lifting and moving of the child, ensuring their comfort and safety.Equipment Usage: Competence in the use of medical equipment as required for care.Falls Prevention: Implementing strategies to minimize the risk of falls.Infection Control: Adherence to infection prevention protocols.Health & Safety (Risk Management): Identifying and managing risks in the care environment.Fire Safety: Knowledge of fire safety procedures and precautions.Safeguarding Adults and Children: Ensuring the safety and welfare of the patient and family.Food Safety: If involved in food preparation, understanding safe food handling practices.Medicines Management: Administering medications accurately and following proper guidelinesSkills, Knowledge and ExpertisePrevious experience in paediatric or healthcare settings is preferred, but not essential.Strong commitment to patient safety and wellbeing.Ability to work effectively with families and other healthcare professionals.Must be able to handle sensitive situations with empathy, patience, and professionalism.Full training will be provided for the necessary medical skills listed above.Essential Skills:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Attention to detail and ability to follow healthcare protocols accurately.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Compassionate, caring, and reliable.What else do we offer?We do offer additional benefits including:Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companiesAccess to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expensesEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few.Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social CareProgression opportunities within the organisationOngoing training and developmentA generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!#BHCRAbout Bespoke Health and Social CareWe are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
