Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support two paediatric siblings with Congenital Myopathy in their Lancashire home. You will assist with tracheostomy/ventilator care, PEG feeding, mobilisation, and personal and social life, helping the family participate fully in daily activities.

Training will be provided by the Nurse-led program. Experience with children and healthcare or social care is preferred to join a dedicated team committed to delivering

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after two paediatric siblings with Congenital Myopathy, providing tracheostomy/ventilator care, PEG feeding, mobilisation and personal/social support.
• Support mum and extended family with their care needs; adapt day-to-day tasks as required to help the family participate in life.

Skills

Experience with children

Healthcare experience

Nurse-led training

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.

You will get Nurse Led Training. Experience working with Children preferred. Experience working in Healthcare or Social Care preferred.

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
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check, 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 and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.