Waking Night Complex Care Assistant (Tracheostomy)
- dover, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Waking Night Complex Care Assistant (Tracheostomy)
£17.30 – £20.77 per hour
Superior Healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated Carers, Support Workers, and Complex Care Assistants to support a lady with a tracheostomy during waking night shifts in Dover.
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide specialist one-to-one care, ensuring the client’s safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night while supporting her in her own home.
Since 2006, we’ve supported families across the UK with specialist, at-home care for children, young people, and adults living with complex health needs. Now, we’re expanding and we’d love to welcome you to our compassionate and committed care community.
About the Role:
Our client is a lady who requires overnight support from a confident and attentive care professional. We are looking for someone with a good practical knowledge of tracheostomies who can provide high-quality clinical care, remain vigilant throughout the night, and build a positive, trusting relationship with the client and her family.
- Location : Dover & nearby areas
- Shift Pattern : 12 hour wake night shifts
- Client Focus : One client per shift
- Rota : Set rota with optional overtime
All new team members attend a week-long, fully funded classroom training program. You’ll learn everything from the Care Certificate standards to advanced skills like gastrostomy and tracheostomy care — preparing you confidently for your first shift.
Join Superior Healthcare:
So, whether you are a support worker or healthcare assistant currently working in a care home, supporting children with complex care needs, or assisting individuals with clinical requirements in the community, this is your chance to step into a new and rewarding role.
Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver complex clinical care, including tracheostomy care and airway management
- Monitor the client's wellbeing throughout the night
- Respond promptly to clinical needs and changes in conditionl>
- Maintain accurate care records and handovers
- Promote comfort, dignity, and person-centred care
- Work closely with family members and healthcare professionals
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting clients with complex care needs
- Tracheostomy experience is essential with additional training provided
- Commitment to regular waking night shifts
- Full UK driving license with access to a car
- To commit to two 12-hour shifts per week
- Full right to work within the UK
Benefits
- Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
- Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
- Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
- We help you save for Christmas.
- Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
- In-house wellbeing team to support you.
- 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
- We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
- Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
- Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
- In-house women's health support.
- Accumulate holiday pay as you work.