Children's Care Assistant

The Care Collection; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Children's Care Assistant to support children with complex needs. The role offers part-time hours with pay ranging from £13.00 to £16.00 per hour, along with benefits such as paid mileage and training. Ideal candidates are empathetic, reliable, and have experience in care. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Paid mileage between visits

28 days paid holiday

Fully paid training and support

Carer awards and referral scheme

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Driver with access to own vehicle and business insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children with complex needs, including medication administration and personal care.
• Support children with PEG feeding, epilepsy care, and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and social support.

Skills

Experience supporting children with complex needs

Empathy

Reliability

Confidence working with families

Job description

Children's Care Assistant

Right to work in the UK required.

Children's Care Assistant needed in Huddersfield – pay starts at £13.00 per hour, interviews ASAP, immediate start. Driver with access to own vehicle and business insurance required.

Why join us?

If you’re looking for a rewarding care role, supporting children and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Pay from £13.00–£16.00 per hour (bank holidays £16 p/h)
• Paid mileage between visits (30p per mile)
• One-hour minimum visits – no rushing, time to build relationships
• Alternate weekends off and rotas given 4 weeks in advance
• 28 days paid holiday (pro‑rata) and pension scheme
• Fully paid training and support to gain diploma qualifications
• Carer awards, referral scheme, and a supportive, friendly team

About the role

You’ll provide care for children with complex needs, including medication, PEG feeding, epilepsy care, personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and social support.

Part‑time, ad hoc shifts around school hours:

• Weekdays: 7–9am & 4–8pm
• Weekends: block hours available
• Extra hours if also supporting adults

About you

• Experience supporting children with complex needs (essential)
• Driver with access to your own vehicle with business insurance
• Empathetic, reliable, and confident working with families
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re passionate about helping children live with dignity and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

About us – The Care Collection

We are an award‑winning home care provider offering minimum one‑hour visits and person‑centred care. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re honoured to have been rated 10/10 by clients on homecare.co.uk, reflecting the quality and compassion of the care we deliver.

We welcome applications from those with experience as a Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, SEND Support Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Nurse, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Home Carer, Domiciliary Care and Care Worker.