Care Assistant

CCH Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

CCH, Advantage Healthcare, part of CCH, is seeking an overnight support worker to care for a child with a complex neuromuscular condition in the family home near Kidderminster. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and a reassuring presence during night hours.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 care, assist with mobility and personal care, and contribute to delivering clinical care for complex needs, with full training and DBS support offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is not essential; complex care experience is advantageous.
• Ability to engage with a child using Makaton and visual prompts may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 care.
• Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care.
• Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.

Skills

1:1 care

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Clinical care (complex needs)

Job description

Shifts Available:Nights (21:00 - 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, 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 Kidderminster.

Job Description

What you'll do

Our client is a child with a complex neuromuscular condition who requires a kind, caring, and engaging support worker to provide overnight assistance within the family home. Our client has a medical history that includes significant early health challenges and ongoing enzyme therapy, which is currently showing positive improvements in strength and development.

Support is required during the night to ensure our client's safety, comfort, and reassurance. The role involves being attentive and interactive when needed, responding appropriately to care needs, and helping to maintain a calm environment. Our client enjoys conversation, social interaction, toys, and screen-based activities, and communicates verbally with additional support through visual prompts and Makaton.

The successful applicant will be patient, reliable, and compassionate, helping our client and family feel safe and supported throughout the night. Experience with complex needs is desirable, though a caring and confident approach is essential.

What you'll do:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 care.
• Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care
• Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Previous experience is not essential for this role, however experience in complex care would be advantageous for this position.

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