Health Care Assistant

Caerphilly, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: Caerphilly, Wales
Pay Rate: 15 per hour (waking nights)
Hours: 12-hour waking night shifts
Driver Required: Yes (must have business insurance)
Start Date: ASAP

We're looking for calm, experienced Healthcare Assistants to join a consistent team supporting a child with complex care needs. This is a waking night package based in Caerphilly, offering full support for a young girl with profound physical and sensory impairments, PEG feeding, and additional health needs.

You do need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle to work as a Healthcare Assistant with us. This is because all our clients live in their own homes in the community.

About the Role:
Our client requires overnight supervision, reassurance, and physical support. This includes repositioning, administering PEG feeds, and maintaining safety throughout the night. There's a clear care plan in place, and we're looking for consistent, calm individuals who are confident working in a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:
- PEG feed and fluid administration (via established routine)
- Repositioning and night-time support
- Monitoring for seizures or distress
- Recording accurate night logs and escalating any concerns
- Maintaining calm and supportive presence throughout the shift

What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience with PEG feeding and working overnight in complex packages
- Comfortable supporting children with developmental and sensory needs
- Reliable, emotionally mature, and proactive in care delivery
- Able to follow detailed care plans and clinical routines with precision

Why Nurslink?
We endeavour to keep our clients happy, healthy and independent in their own homes, but we also do much more: we help people achieve their dreams. This isn't just helping our clients live the life they want to live, it's also about our Care team (that could be you!) building a career that you can be proud of; including access to qualifications (QCFs and more), experiencing a variety of styles of care, progressing into complex and clinical teams and more. Be part of something different and shape a career you can be proud...

What We Offer:
- 15/hour paid weekly
- QCF Diplomas and PEG training refreshers (if experienced)
- Free enhanced DBS
- PAYE options
- 250 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Consistent night work with a long-term package
- Full support from your Line Manager

Apply today or book a chat with us to learn more about supporting this incredible family overnight.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Experience:

professional care: 2 years (preferred) PEG Feeding: 2 years (preferred) complex seizure & emergency medication management (Buccal): 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

DBS Registered on the update service (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NL/CW

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3077459
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Caerphilly, WLS, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned