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JRole Overview

We are seeking a reliable, skilled female support worker to provide overnight (night shift) support 2-3 times per week. Key shifts include Sundays and Mondays, with occasional Fridays. The role demands experience with serious medical complexity, including deep naso/oral suctioning, seizure management, and medication administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform deep naso/oral suctioning (to approx. 18 cm) as needed for airway clearance
• Support management of severe epilepsy & seizures—monitoring, safe response, knowing rescue protocols
• Administer medications safely and keep accurate records
• Assist with PEG feeding when required (desirable, not always essential)
• Operate and monitor BiPAP ventilation (if qualified/desired)
• Use nebulisers, provide chest physiotherapy (desired skills)
• Provide personal care during nights: repositioning, prevention of pressure damage, managing distress or medical discomfort
• Maintain safety, comfort and hygiene, and respond to night-time medical needs

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with toddlers or having cared for own children in relevant settings
• Must be competent with deep suctioning, both naso- and oral, to depth of 18 cm
• Strong experience of managing severe epilepsy and seizure care
• Certified training/use of medication administration protocols
• Demonstrable ability to follow medical / nursing plans and instructions accurately

Desirable Skills

• Experience with BiPAP or other ventilation support
• PEG feeding / enteral feeding practice
• Chest physiotherapy
• Experience with nebuliser treatments

Working Hours

• Night shifts 2-3 nights per week, including Sunday nights and Monday nights, and some Fridays
• Shift patterns to be agreed; must be willing to work overnight and unsociable hours

Personal Attributes

• Calm, authoritative, safety-conscious under pressure
• Empathetic, patient, respectful; able to manage distress or medical crisis calmly
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely under guidance

What We Offer

• Competitive pay reflecting medical level responsibilities (enhanced rates for night work)
• Full training / refresher sessions in required clinical tasks where needed
• Supportive supervision and team environment
• Relevant equipment and resources to ensure safe working

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover note detailing:

• Experience with deep suctioning (18cm oral/nasal)
• Experience managing severe epilepsy and seizures
• Any ventilator / BiPAP / PEG / chest physio / nebuliser experience

We look forward to talking further with candidates who can provide this high level of medical care and support at night.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £15.50-£16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 36.0 per week

Experience:

• PEG feeding: 1 year (preferred)
• Ventilator: 1 year (preferred)
• Suctioning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person