Childrens Care Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Henfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly - enhanced leave

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

CCH, Advantage Healthcare part of the group, is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a young client in his family home overnight. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, focusing on safety and comfort during night hours, including feeding and seizure monitoring. Experience with children is beneficial, and full training is provided.

The role offers DBS coverage, paid induction, and clear career progression within the complex care team at Upper Beeding.

Qualifications

• No complex care experience required; training provided.
• Experience with children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care for a young client in the family home, working with mum and dad to ensure comfort and safety.
• Manage gastrostomy feeding, seizure monitoring and regular night-time observations to protect wellbeing.

Job description

Shifts:Waking Night Shifts - 20.30 - 08.30

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we haveonepurpose: 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

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 inUpper Beeding.

Job Description

What you'll do

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Complex Care Assistant to support a young client in his family home, working closely with his mum and dad to provide high-quality, person-centred care. The client has complex healthcare needs, including epilepsy requiring seizure management, gastrostomy tube feeding, and partial hearing and visual impairments. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, attentive, and committed to making a positive difference in a child's life.

The role involves providing overnight support, including gastrostomy feeding, seizure monitoring and management, and carrying out regular observations throughout the night to ensure the client's safety and wellbeing. Strong communication skills, a caring nature, and previous experience supporting children with complex needs are essential for this position.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

You don't need complex care experience to apply for this role as this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference. Experience with children would be beneficial.

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