Care Assistant

CCH Group; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare is recruiting for an overnight care role in the family home, supporting a child with complex neuromuscular needs. The opportunity offers 1:1 night-time assistance to ensure safety, comfort, and reassurance, while engaging in conversation, play, and screen-based activities with support as needed.

Experience with complex needs is desirable, but a caring and confident approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is not essential for this role, however experience in complex care would be advantageous for this position.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 care.
• Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care.
• Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.

Skills

Overnight care

Job description

Location: Kidderminster

Pay Rate: Up to £14.50 per hour

Shifts Available: Nights available

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
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

Our client is a child with a complex neuromuscular condition who requires a kind, caring, and engaging support worker to provide overnight assistance within the family home. Our client has a medical history that includes significant early health challenges and ongoing enzyme therapy, which is currently showing positive improvements in strength and development.

Support is required during the night to ensure our client’s safety, comfort, and reassurance. The role involves being attentive and interactive when needed, responding appropriately to care needs, and helping to maintain a calm environment. Our client enjoys conversation, social interaction, toys, and screen-based activities, and communicates verbally with additional support through visual prompts and Makaton.

The successful applicant will be patient, reliable, and compassionate, helping our client and family feel safe and supported throughout the night. Experience with complex needs is desirable, though a caring and confident approach is essential.

What you’ll do:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 care.
• Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care
• Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Previous experience is not essential for this role, however experience in complex care would be advantageous for this position.

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.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers