Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Career progression

Family-friendly leave

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is recruiting for a care professional to support a child with complex needs at home and at school in Lingfield. You will work closely with a registered nurse to deliver essential care, including tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy support, while promoting education access and daily activities.

The role requires a driver with access to a own vehicle, and offers full training and ongoing support within our growing Complex Care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care settings.
• Experience in moving and handling.
• Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care.
• Experience of looking after a ventilated child.
• Driver with own car required due to location.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful child with complex needs at home and at school.
• Work alongside a registered nurse with regular supervision and clinical training.
• Provide tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy care as needed.
• Support daily living and engage in play and activities the child enjoys.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Complex care experience

Moving & handling

Tracheostomy care

Gastrostomy care

Ventilated child care

Job description

Shifts:A range of shifts available (12 Hour Shifts)

Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care 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 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 inLingfield.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful child with complex needs to reach her full potential. Working alongside a registered nurse, you’ll deliver care at home and at school, supporting her access to education.

Care includes tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy care, daily living support, and engaging in play and activities she enjoys, such as music, singing and games.

You’ll be fully supported by theAdvantage HealthcareLondon branch, with regular supervision, team meetings, and clinical training and support from a registered nurse.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

Experience in-line with the following is essential for this position: -

• Experience working in a complex care setting
• Experience in moving and handling
• Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care
• Experience of looking after a ventilated child
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location

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