Childrens Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly leave

Perks & discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Children's Complex Care Assistant to support clients with complex needs, including tracheotomy and ventilation. This role requires no prior experience, just compassion and resilience, as comprehensive nurse-led training will be provided. The successful candidate will help enhance their skills while contributing to the quality of life for clients of all ages. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required, just care and compassion.
• Desirable to have experience working with children.
• Willingness to undertake full nurse-led training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clients with complex needs like tracheotomy and ventilation.
• Enhance your skill base in complex care areas.
• Ensure clients receive care that enriches their day.

Skills

Care

Compassion

Resilience

Job description

Shifts Available:Afternoon 3-9 pm and Waking Nights: 9 pm to 7 am

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

What you’ll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Children’s Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion, and resilience as we provide full nurse-led training. Our client lives with a chronic condition which requires ongoing support with their PEG feed, Mobility and challenging behaviours, experience working with children is desirable not essential.

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

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Advantage Healthcare in Preston today and be part of something meaningful.