Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - Summer Respite Care

Special Needs Children Charity Client (Agency Recruitment)

We are an established healthcare recruitment agency, recruiting on behalf of a well-respected charity that provides respite care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to provide clinical cover during the summer holidays, with an immediate requirement for August.

Assignment Details

• Cover required: August
• Hours: Currently 1 day per week
• Opportunity to extend: Additional days during Saturdays and other school holidays
• Setting: Community-based respite service
• Client type: Charity / not-for-profit organisation

The Role

You will provide nursing support to children aged 5-18 years, each supported by a dedicated 1:1 carer, ensuring their medical needs are safely and professionally managed while they attend respite sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration and oversight of prescribed medication
• Management of epilepsy medication, including rescue medication where required
• Supporting children with gastrostomy (PEG) feeds
• Monitoring health needs and responding to any changes appropriately
• Working closely with support staff and adhering to safeguarding procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Children's) with active NMC registration
• Experience with epilepsy care and gastro feeds (or confidence to refresh skills)
• Calm, compassionate, and child-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a non-acute, community setting
• Strong safeguarding awareness

Why Apply Through Us?

• Flexible agency work with a meaningful charity client
• Competitive agency pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Potential for ongoing holiday and future cover

Enhanced DBS, references, and safeguarding checks will be required.

If you are a Registered Nurse looking for rewarding summer work that fits around other commitments and genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to speak with you.