Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support a young girl in her family home. The role requires a calm, patient, and nurturing approach, with experience in suctioning and PEG care, and the ability to engage the child in daily activities.

You will work in a family setting, providing emotional support, ensuring safety, coordinating with family, and following care plans. Full training and paid induction are provided; DBS check is free.

Qualifications

• Experience with suctioning and PEG care is advantageous.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful demeanor.
• Ability to work in a home setting and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care and emotional support to the young girl.
• Assist with suctioning and PEG care as required.
• Encourage participation in activities and maintain a calm environment.

Skills

Medication Administration

Moving and Handling Equipment

Job description

Shifts: Days (09:00 - 17:00) and Nights (20:00-08:00)

Job Description

What you'll do

This rewarding, person-centred role involves supporting a young girl in the Hodge Hill area of Birmingham within her family home. Mum is seeking someone with experience in suctioning and PEG care, alongside a bubbly, kind, and nurturing personality who can gently encourage her daughter to engage in activities. The client enjoys watching TV, listening to music, reading, using her iPad, and spending time out of the house, and thrives on good company, becoming distressed if left alone or without engaging interaction. She has sensory processing difficulties and can be sensitive to noise or busy environments, so a calm, patient approach and the ability to offer reassurance is essential. This position is ideal for a compassionate and respectful individual who is confident delivering complex care while providing emotional support in a home setting.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

Having any of the below experience would be advantageous for this role:

• Medication Administration
• Moving and Handling Equipment.

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