Complex Care Assistant - London - £17-£24 per hour

Invictus Complex Care • Full-time • London, England, United Kingdom • £17 - £24 / year • 1w ago

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOURS ALONGSIDE CURRENT SPONSORSHIP

3 contracted shifts per week/Permanent/07.45-2000

Join Invictus Complex Care

Invictus Complex Care is a nurse-led specialist complex care provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children, young people and adults in their own homes and communities.

We are looking for kind, reliable and confident Complex Care Support Workers to join a dedicated care team supporting a young boy living at home with his parents, sister and family dog in Bromley.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to a young person’s quality of life while developing their skills within a supportive, nurse-led environment.

About the Young Person

He is a lovely young boy who enjoys cuddles and physical reassurance and responds well to familiar, comforting interaction.

He loves:

Books
Music and nursery rhymes
TV programmes such as Mr Tumble and Toddler Club
Sensory play, including lights, sounds, bubbles and different textures
Light-up and interactive toys

He has significant physical, sensory and communication needs and requires a consistent, patient and nurturing approach from his care team.

His Care Needs

He has several complex health needs, including:

Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy with MRI brain changes and history of neonatal seizures
Cerebral palsy
Symptomatic focal epilepsy with concordant EEG findings
Dystonia
Cortical Visual impairment
Gastro-oesophageal reflux and Nissen's Fundoplication
Bilateral partial hip dislocation
Nasopharyngeal obstruction
Blended diet via PEG

Due to the complexity of his needs, he requires full support with all aspects of his health, personal care and daily wellbeing.

What the Role Involves

As a sleep night Care Assistant, you will be there to support the waking night care assistant during the night with any moving and handling or emergencies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Full assistance with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
Supporting his health and wellbeing overnight
Close supervision at all times, particularly during play and new activities
Supporting safe transfers using a hoist
Providing physical reassurance and comfort
Supporting his individual routines and care plan
Monitoring for changes in his presentation or wellbeing
Working closely with his family and the wider clinical team
Maintaining accurate care records and communicating any concerns appropriately

Training & Clinical Support

You do not need to have experience with every aspect of his care.

Because this is specialist complex care, our nurse-led clinical team provides comprehensive training, competency assessments and ongoing clinical guidance tailored to the individual needs of the young person.

We are committed to ensuring that our care team feels confident, competent and supported in their role.

Previous experience in complex care, paediatric care, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, gastrostomy care or supporting children with profound and multiple learning disabilities would be advantageous.

However, we are equally interested in people who have the right attitude, compassion, reliability and willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in care or a strong understanding of supporting individuals with complex needs
A caring, patient and compassionate approach
Ability to work as part of a small, consistent care team
Confidence supporting personal care
Ability to follow detailed care plans and clinical guidance
Good communication and observation skills
Reliability and flexibility
Full UK driving licence and ability to drive is essential

Why Join Invictus Complex Care?

We offer:

£17–Monday to Saturday, £22- Sunday & £24 per hour on bank holidays
Sleep rate is paid at £11.33 per hour for 7 hours (whilst you are sleeping) and then 5.25 hours at the applicable daily rate.
Paid comprehensive training
Nurse-led clinical support
Specialist competency training
Ongoing training and development
Regular clinical guidance and support
Supportive management
The opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with the young person and his family

More Than a Care Role

This role is about much more than completing care tasks.

It is about getting to know a young person, understanding how he communicates, creating opportunities for sensory exploration and enjoyment, and providing the consistency and reassurance he needs to feel safe.

If you are patient, nurturing, reliable and passionate about helping children with complex needs experience a happy and fulfilling daily life, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Invictus Complex Care and become part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference every day.