Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; East Grinstead, Lingfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Perks & discounts including Blue Light Card

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lingfield is looking for a part-time carer to support a child with complex needs. The role includes delivering care at home and school while working alongside a registered nurse. Candidates should have experience in complex care, tracheostomy, and gastrostomy care, and must be a licensed driver. Offering a flexible and supportive environment, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a complex care setting.
• Experience with moving and handling is required.
• Proficiency in tracheostomy and gastrostomy care necessary.
• Experience caring for a ventilated child is important.
• Must be a car driver due to job location.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with complex needs at home and school.
• Assist in delivering medical care alongside a registered nurse.
• Engage in play and activities that foster development.

Skills

Experience working in a complex care setting

Experience in moving and handling

Experience in tracheostomy care

Experience in gastrostomy care

Experience looking after a ventilated child

Driver's license and access to a vehicle

Job description

Shifts:Part Time - Tuesdays & Fridays 7 am - 7 pm (24 Hours Per Week)
Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle

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 Lingfield.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful child with complex needs to reach her full potential. Working alongside a registered nurse, you’ll deliver care at home and at school, supporting her access to education.

Care includes tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy care, daily living support, and engaging in play and activities she enjoys, such as music, singing and games.

You’ll be fully supported by the Advantage Healthcare London branch, with regular supervision, team meetings, and clinical training and support from a registered nurse.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

Experience in-line with the following is essential for this position: -

• Experience working in a complex care setting
• Experience in moving and handling
• Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care
• Experience of looking after a ventilated child
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location

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

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Advantage Healthcare in Lingfield today and be part of something meaningful.