Childrens Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Children's Complex Care Assistant, where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with complex needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while providing essential support to clients, including managing respiratory interventions and engaging in therapeutic activities. With a focus on compassionate care, you will be part of a dedicated team that values every contribution. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and be part of a rewarding journey.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Annual Leave

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care, particularly with children.
• Skills in administering medication and managing respiratory interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with complex needs, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Engage in sensory play and assist with therapy sessions.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Complex Care Skills

Medication Administration

Seizure Management

Job description

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Client:

Advantage Healthcare Limited

Location:

Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Company Description

Location(s): Gerrard's Cross

Shifts Available: Days & Nights

Access to vehicle required due to the geographical location of the role.

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
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Children’s Complex Care Assistant. You will utilize your complex skills supporting clients with needs such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care. We support people of all ages in the community and their homes, with conditions like spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs. Every day is different, offering new challenges, and you will be making a positive impact on clients’ lives while developing your skills.

The client is a delightful little girl with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Your role will be to maintain her safety, manage her respiratory interventions, sensory play, seizure management, and assist with her therapy sessions.

She enjoys interacting with her siblings and engaging in leisure activities with her family and care team. If you are passionate about care where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Previous childcare experience is preferable, along with complex care experience including administering medication via PEG feed, which is essential for this role.