Care Assistant

ISS Healthcare; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Annual leave

Refer-a-friend bonus

Enhanced DBS (fully funded)

Training & career development

In-house app access

Largest care company in the UK

Flexible interview scheduling

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is seeking a caregiver to support a paediatric client with complex medical needs, including tracheostomy and PEG management. The role involves day-time school activities support and night-time care to assist with airway management and family routines.

We value experience with complex care, ability to work with children across home and school settings, and commitment to safety and compassionate care. Training opportunities and DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children - desirable.
• Experience working in complex care - required.
• Tracheostomy, Vent and PEG feed management experience - required.
• Knowledge of manual handling and hoisting - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend school and support participation for a paediatric client with complex needs.
• Provide night-time support including airway management and PEG feeding.
• Assist with mobility and family routines as part of daily care.

Skills

Experience with children

Complex care

Tracheostomy care

PEG feed management

Manual handling

Job description

Location:Hessay *Driver is required for this role due to location but if local then this may not be required**

09.15-13.45

18.30-20.30

What we offer

CCA is part of City & County Healthcare Group. 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 we offer

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• Book an interview at atime and date that suits you!

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

Experience working with children -desirable

Experience working in complex care - required

Tracheostomy, Vent and PEG feed management experience -required

knowledge of manual handling and hoisting - desirabl

Additional Information

Why choose us?

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.