Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Southwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly leave

Perks & discounts

Perks & discounts

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southwick is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to provide overnight support to a young child with complex care needs. This role offers full training and ongoing clinical support, focusing on tasks such as monitoring tracheostomy care, managing PEG feeds, and medication administration. Ideal candidates are compassionate and resilient, eager to make a genuine impact. Apply today to join a passionate team with career growth opportunities and a family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in PEG feeding is advantageous.
• Experience in medication administration is advantageous.
• Knowledge of moving & handling equipment is advantageous.
• Experience with challenging behaviours (Autism & LD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to a young child with complex care needs.
• Monitor the tracheostomy of the child.
• Manage PEG feeds and administer medication.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Monitoring tracheostomy

Managing PEG feeds

Medication administration

Job description

Shifts:Full Time -Waking Nights 8pm - 8am (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

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 Brighton.

Job Description

Complex Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities

Join us as aComplex Care Assistant and develop your skills with full training and ongoing clinical support in areas such as tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, catheter care, moving and handling equipment, and medication administration. In this role, you’ll provide overnight support to a young child with complex care needs, including autism, learning disabilities and ADHD, with key responsibilities focused on monitoring their tracheostomy, managing PEG feeds and administering medication. If you’re compassionate, resilient and motivated to make a genuine difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Complex Care Assistant Job: Skills & Requirements

Previous experience in a complex care assistant role is not essential, but experience in the following would be extremely advantageous:

• PEG feeding
• Medication Administration
• Moving & Handling Equipment.
• Challenging Behaviours (Autism & LD)

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

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Advantage Healthcarein Brightontoday and be part of something meaningful.