Childrens Care Assistant

CCH Group; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Career progression

Job summary

CCH is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to provide overnight care for a non-mobile child at their family home in Rochford. The role involves administering PEG medications, supporting respiratory needs, and managing seizures with sensitivity and professionalism.

The position requires driving due to location, and full nurse-led training is provided. A rewarding opportunity with client-centered care and potential progression within CCH.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children.
• Full Nurse-led training provided.
• Ability to work overnights and perform personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated overnight care to a non-mobile child in the family home.
• Administer medication via PEG.
• Assist with respiratory care and seizure management.
• Support client wellbeing in a home environment with pets.

Skills

Overnight care

PEG medication

Respiratory care

Seizure management

Child care experience

Job description

• Waking night | 10 pm - 7 am | Every 2nd Friday plus contingency cover available
• Day shift | 8 am - 2 pm or 9 am - 3 pm | 1 day per week - flexible as to what day this is

Driving Required:Yes - due to the geographical location of the role and lack of transport network links during shift times.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we have one purpose: 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 friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtAdvantage Healthcare (AGH, 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 inRochford.

Job Description

What you’ll do

In this rewarding and important role, you will provide dedicated overnight support to a non-mobile child in their family home, delivering high-quality personal care, administering medication via PEG, and assisting with respiratory care and seizure management.

The household includes two friendly pet dogs, so a love of animals is a bonus.

We support individuals of all ages living with spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs, both in the community and in their homes. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference, helping to brighten our clients’ lives while developing your own skills, confidence, and knowledge as a caring and compassionate professional.

The key tasks with this role include:

• Personal care
• Administering medication via PEG

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. The successful candidate will have experience caring for children. Full Nurse led training will be provided.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

Here’s what makes usdifferent:

• 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