Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & induction

Career progression

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated care professional to support a paediatric client with complex needs in Durham. You will assist during the day with school participation, and at night manage airway care and PEG feeding, ensuring comfort and safety for the child and family.

Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilation management is preferred; training and DBS clearance are provided. A rewarding role with family-centred care and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with complex care experience, specifically in tracheostomy care, ventilation management and PEG feeding.
• Experience working with children with complex needs would be beneficial for this position.

Responsibilities

• This role supports our paediatric client with a genetic mutation to attend school and participate in activities during the day; at night, assist with bedtime routine and airway/PEG management.
• Assist with mobility, monitor ventilation/airways, and provide family support as part of 24/7 care.

Job description

Shifts - Days (09:30 - 15:30) and Nights (21:00-07:00)

Driver required: Preferred - due to location of the position, unless you live locally to the location

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we haveonepurpose: 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 friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtAdvantage 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 inDurham.

Job Description

This role is supporting our paediatric client with a genetic mutation, Epileptic Encephalopathy and Pharngomalacia to attend school and be able to participate in school activities during the day. At nights you will be supporting the family with their bedtime routine and ensuring their airway and PEG is managed.

They have a tracheostomy and use a ventilator to maintain their airway at night, they are given food and medication via a PEG and require assistance with mobility. The ideal candidate will have experience looking after children with complex needs both at home and in the school setting. Our client enjoys spending time with their brother, family and carer, listening to music and age appropriate stories.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

We are looking for someone that has complex care experience, specifically in tracheostomy care, ventilation management and PEG feeding. Experience working with children with complex needs would be beneficial 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
• 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