Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Limited is seeking a care assistant to support two paediatric siblings with Congenital Myopathy, assisting mum and family with daily care.

The role includes tracheostomy and ventilator care, PEG feeding, mobilisation and personal/social support. Training is provided, and experience with children or in health/social care is preferred. Join a leading UK care provider offering career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Children preferred.
• Experience working in Healthcare or Social Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with two paediatric siblings with Congenital Myopathy, supporting mum and extended family with care.
• Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care support as part of daily routines.
• Assist with PEG feeding, mobility and personal/social aspects of life.

Skills

Childcare experience

Healthcare experience

Nurse-led training

Job description

Pay Rate:£14.40 Per Hour Days and £14.80 Per Hour Nights and Weekends

Shifts Available:

Nights

9:00pm – 7:00am

7am – 3pm day

12 hours weekend support but shifts at weekend may vary

Advantage Healthcare Limited is part of City & County Healthcare Group, one of the largest community healthcare providers. 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.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

This role is looking after two paediatric siblings with Congenital Myopathy, supporting their mum and extended family with their care. They require tracheostomy and ventilator care, PEG feeding, mobilisation and support with personal and social aspects of life. You will be making a difference to their lives ensuring they can participate in family life as appropriate, help support mum with their care needs, their needs vary day to day so this is a role you really can make your own and help create a strong bong with the family and siblings.

Qualifications

You will get Nurse Led Training.

Experience working with Children preferred.

Experience working in Healthcare or Social Care preferred.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.