Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Ashton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Death in Service Payment

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme (£300 referral)

Blue Light Card eligibility

Paid training

Self-development & progression

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Children's Complex Care Assistant for night shifts in Ashton. You will join a team providing comprehensive care to a child with cerebral palsy and a genetic disorder, including personal care and mobility support.

Full training and clinical support are provided to develop skills in complex areas. Prior ventilator, tracheostomy and PEG experience is preferred. No experience necessary is noted in the ad, but relevant compassion is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Complex care experience is required.
• Beneficial to have worked with children with challenging behaviours or learning disabilities.
• Ventilator management, Tracheostomy and PEG management is preferred. Training can be provided for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for a child with cerebral palsy and a genetic disorder.
• Support mobility and communication needs; ensure safety and well-being.
• Assist with medication management and monitoring; observe changes and report concerns.
• Support mental wellbeing and engagement, including activities and day trips.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Complex care

Ventilator management

Tools

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

PEG management

Job description

Shifts Available: Nights 9.30pm to 7.30am

What we offer

AGH is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You'll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It's the best of both worlds.

As a care professional, you'll get:

• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme- earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Cardeligibility - exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training - online and face to face
• Self-development - progression opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary
• Book an interview at atime and date to suit you!

Job Description

What you’ll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Children's Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and improve skills in various complex areas.

Our client has a genetic condition, learning disability and developmental delays, they need support due to Cerebral Palsy and their genetic disorder with personal care, mobility and communication. They enjoy cuddles, watching musical disney movies and going out on day trips. Our client uses a Ventilator via a Tracheostomy, has a PEG feed and need support, medication management and their mental wellbeing as can exhibit challenging behaviours at times. They need a strong empathetic communicator who can speak to them to address concerns and provide reassurance.

Qualifications

Previous Complex care experience is required.

It will be beneficial to have worked with children with challenging behaviours or learning disabilities.

Previous Ventilator management, Tracheostomy and PEG management is preferred. Whilst training can be provided for the right candidates.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City & County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.