Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and paid induction

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Advanced paediatric care skills

Long-term family connection

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Limited, part of CCH, is seeking a Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker to support an 8-year-old girl at home in Birmingham. You will deliver one-to-one clinical care and overnight respite to help the family stay rested and engaged.

Full specialist training and paid induction are provided. Prior experience with PEG feeding, suctioning, tracheostomy care, ventilation and bowel care is essential, with a focus on reliable, child-centered care within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience with PEG feeding, suctioning, tracheostomy care, ventilation and bowel/catheter care is essential.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Willing to learn advanced clinical skills with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one clinical care within the family home.
• Overnight respite care to support the family.
• Provide a warm, patient and attentive presence to engage the child.

Tools

PEG feeding

Suctioning

Tracheostomy Care

Ventilation

Bowel and Catheter care

Job description

Shifts:Days (08:00-18:00) and Nights (22:00 - 08:00)

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 Limited, 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

We are seeking dedicated, compassionate and reliable Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker to join the care team for a beautiful 8-year-old girl living at home in Aston, Birmingham with her loving family. As the youngest of five children, she is surrounded by warmth, attention and continuous family involvement in her care.

About me:

At the age of two, I experienced a life-changing accident resulting in a severe spinal cord injury. I am now completely paralysed and require full clinical support. My diagnoses include:

• Unstable C0/C1 cervical spine

My daily care also includes intermittent catheterisation, PEG feeds and medication, bowel care, cough assist and nebulisers. While experience in these areas is desirable, full training will be provided.

Despite my complex needs, I am an expressive, engaging and affectionate little girl, non-verbal but demonstrates good understanding and enjoys interacting through my favourite activities. I love my tablet - especially YouTube shows like Ben and Holly and Peppa Pig - story time, nursery rhymes and calm, gentle company. I attend school five days a week, where I thrive on routine, social interaction and structured support.

Role Overview

You will be part of a highly skilled and supportive care team providing:

• One-to-one clinical care within the family home
• Overnight respite care to ensure the family receives essential rest
• A warm, patient and attentive presence that helps her feel safe, calm and engaged

This is a deeply rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to the life of a child and her family.

About You

• Kind, patient and committed to delivering exceptional care
• Confident working in a family home environment
• Willing to learn advanced clinical skills (full training provided)
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated care team
• Reliable, professional and child-centred in your approach

What We Offer

• Full specialist training and ongoing clinical support
• Competitive pay
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop advanced paediatric care skills
• The chance to build a meaningful, long-term connection with a wonderful family

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience working with the following needs is essential for this role:
  • PEG feeding
  • Suctioning
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Ventilation
  • Bowel and Catheter care
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

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