Childrens Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Perks & discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rochford is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to offer dedicated overnight support to a non-mobile child. You will provide personal care, administer medication via PEG, and assist with respiratory care. The ideal candidate has experience caring for children and possesses a compassionate approach. The role offers a supportive environment with full training, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have experience caring for children.
• Compassionate and caring personality is essential.
• Willingness to participate in full training and paid induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated overnight support to a non-mobile child.
• Deliver high-quality personal care.
• Administer medication via PEG and assist with respiratory care.

Skills

Experience caring for children

Compassion and empathy

Ability to administer medication via PEG

Job description

Shifts: waking nights | 10 pm - 7 am | Every 2nd Friday plus contingency cover

Driver required: A driver is not required for this role.

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care 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 friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Advantage 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 in Rochford.

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.

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 (AGH) in Rochford today and be part of something meaningful.