Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & induction

Career growth

Family-friendly leaves

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare, part of CCH, is seeking a compassionate support worker to care for a young child with complex medical needs at home in Birmingham. You will assist with airway management, suctioning, and PEG feeding, while supporting schooling and daily activities.

Prior experience with complex care needs and PEG feeding is essential, and you will be part of a values-driven team focused on safety, dignity, and companionship.

Qualifications

• Experience in suctioning and PEG feeding is essential.
• Ability to administer medications accurately and safely.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs and epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for a young child at home.
• Assist with airway management and chest physiotherapy as needed.
• Support PEG feeding and medication administration.
• Encourage school attendance and participation in daily activities.
• Record information accurately and promptly.

Skills

PEG feeding

Suctioning

Medication administration

Job description

Shifts:Wednesday, Thursday and FridayDays (08:00 - 16:00) and annual leave cover

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We're not only changing lives, we're transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Advantage Healthcare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we're looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Birmingham.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated support worker to provide care for a young child with complex medical and physical needs, living at home with their family.

The child has a neurological condition affecting development, epilepsy, and a neuromuscular condition resulting in significant weakness in the lower limbs. They are non-ambulant and require full support with transfers and repositioning.

The role involves assisting with airway management, including suctioning, deep suctioning, and chest physiotherapy due to difficulties managing secretions. You will also support PEG feeding, including administering feeds and medication.

The child follows a blended diet via gastrostomy, which has had a positive impact on their overall wellbeing. They have made excellent developmental progress and attend school five days a week when well. You will support school attendance and participation in daily activities. The child is vocal, enjoys interaction, and engages well with others.

They enjoy sensory and water-based play, outdoor activities, and social interaction. They are very family-oriented and enjoy spending time with siblings.

Experience in suctioning and PEG feeding is essential, along with previous experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, attentive, and passionate about supporting a child to live a full and happy life.

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

We are seeking candidates who have experience in:

• PEG feeding
• Medication administration

What you will need:

• To be reliable and punctual
• Have excellent communication skills
• Show patience, kindness, and a calm temperament
• Be able to respond sensibly and calmly in all circumstances
• Promote choice, respect, and dignity
• Be observant and willing to gain a deep understanding of me and my needs
• Want to be part of my everyday life- filling it with joy, encouragement, and security
• Be able to record information accurately, clearly, and promptly

What I'm Looking for in Support

I'm looking for someone who can be part of my day and get fully involved with everything that I enjoy doing. All sensory input is important to me compassionate people who are patient and non-judgemental. please be my friend as well as my professional carer. Always give me choice, keep me safe, and help make my days comforting and happy. I really look forward to meeting you.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check - we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life's big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more