Care Assistant

CCH Group; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

CCH Group is seeking a dedicated carer to support a child with complex needs at home and at school. You will work closely with a registered nurse to ensure the child’s safety and access to education.

The role includes tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy care, plus daily living support and engaging activities. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated care team supporting a child with complex needs at home and at school.
• Deliver care alongside a registered nurse and support access to education.
• Provide tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy care, plus daily living support and activities.

Skills

Complex care experience

Moving and handling

Tracheostomy care

Gastrostomy care

Ventilated child care

Car driver

Job description

Company Description

Location: Lingfield

Pay: £17.25 - £19.75 per hour

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

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

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 Lingfield.

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 the Advantage Healthcare London 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