Paediatric Complex Support Worker Health Care Assistant

Company: First Option Healthcare
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Location: Swaffham
Job Description:

Overview

Package Description

We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to join a private complex care package supporting a 16‑month‑old male child with high clinical needs in his family home.

Shift Pattern

NIGHT SHIFTS ONLY (22:00-07:00)

  • 6 × 9‑hour shifts per week

About the Individual

The service user is a 16‑month‑old male with complex medical needs who requires full assistance with all aspects of care. Clinical needs include:

  • Paediatric tracheostomy care/Tracheostomy suction
  • Medication administration
  • Nebuliser administration
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Seizure management
  • PEG feeding (NG TUBE)
  • Oxygen administration

Training Requirements

Successful candidates must:

  • Complete 3 shadow shifts along with tracheostomy signing off by dedicated Clinical Lead.
  • 3 night shifts
  • Be clinically vetted and fully cleared prior to starting
  • Attend bespoke in-house training and tracheostomy training with our Clinical Educators.

Ideal Candidates

We are looking for Support Workers who are:

  • Experienced in complex care (essential)
  • Confident in paediatric tracheostomy care
  • Skilled in NG feeding, suctioning, nebulisers, oxygen, and PEG feeds
  • Previously trained and competent in medication administration
  • Confident with manual handling
  • Calm, patient, and able to respond quickly to clinical changes
  • Reliable, consistent, and committed to a long-term package
  • Drivers preferred due to rural home location.

Location

PE37 – Swaffham, Norfolk

Benefits

  • Weekly payments
  • £150 referral bonuses
  • Bespoke clinical training
  • 3‑month rota provided in advance
  • Support from our Clinical Lead

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Posted: April 10th, 2026