Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Complex Care Assistant, supporting a young boy with Infantile Pompe Disease in a non-smoking home. You will receive training in critical areas like tracheostomy care and ventilation support while helping promote independence and manage clinical needs in a rewarding environment. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the client’s life.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Clinical skills in tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation support are essential.
• Full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided.
• Confidence in managing clinical needs tailored to complex care.

Responsibilities

• Support a young boy with Infantile Pompe Disease in his home.
• Promote independence and manage clinical needs.
• Engage with family through various activities.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

PEG feeding

Ventilation support

Suctioning

Medication administration

Moving and handling

Job description

Pay Rate:£14 per hour (days) and £15 per hour (nights)

Shifts Available:

• Monday to Sunday, Waking nights 10 pm until 8 am
• Monday to Friday, 8 am until 4 pm

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare 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 you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Complex Care Assistant, supporting a young boy with Infantile Pompe Disease in his family home. You’ll receive full training and clinical supervision to develop skills in areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, PEG feeding, seizure management, and more. The client enjoys worship, teaching, football, collecting football cards, movies, and Sky Sports News. There is a friendly Labrador at the property, and some support will take place in school settings. This is a non-smoking home. You’ll help promote independence, manage clinical needs, and engage with family - making each day different, rewarding, and a chance to grow your expertise in complex care.

Qualifications

What you'll need

The following clinical skills are required for this role: tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation support, suctioning, medication administration, and moving and handling. Full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided to ensure you are confident and competent in delivering high-quality care tailored to the client’s complex needs.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At City & County, we see extraordinary achievements every day, driven by the dedication of our people. As the UK’s largest care provider, we’re committed to transforming the industry - using smart technology, innovative thinking, and compassionate care.

We offer career progression, long-term job security, and the chance to be part of something truly special.

Apply today and start your journey with us.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.