Childrens Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a dedicated care professional in Norwich to support a teenage boy with complex needs, including cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The candidate should provide high-quality care, engage in creative activities, and manage care routines effectively. Empathy and enthusiasm are essential for this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience in care for individuals with complex needs is preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships and provide high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support a teenage boy with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties.
• Administer medication and manage seizures.
• Participate in play therapy and personal care.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Empathy

Creative engagement

Job description

With this role you will be supporting a teenage boy with complex care needs in his home. He lives with his mum and attends school on a reduced timetable. Our client has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and learning difficulties. We are looking for a care professional who will bring energy, empathy and enthusiasm to every shift. You will be someone who values building strong relationships, loves to get creative with play and activities, enjoys reading stories, going out for walks and providing high quality and attentive care. The key duties with this role include:

• Seizure management
• Peg feeding
• Medication administration
• Play therapy/stimulation
• Personal care
• Manual handling
• Suction