Hounslow: Children’s Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Brentford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is hiring a Children's Care Assistant to support children and young people in an independent living setting. This role emphasizes building meaningful relationships with clients and their families. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and emotional support. Candidates must have experience in childcare, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, and all UK citizens are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the childcare sector.
• Strong collaborative skills with colleagues and families.
• Ability to adapt to each child’s individual needs.
• Punctual and reliable for client appointments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and toileting support.
• Administer medication and ensure hydration.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with household duties and community access activities.
• Support school attendance and public transport accompaniment.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Punctuality

Job description

Children’s Care Assistant – Hounslow

Caremark Hounslow are recruiting a Children’s Care Assistant to support children, young people and adults in an independent living setting. The role focuses on creating meaningful interactions and professional relationships with clients, families and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and toileting support
• Nutrition and hydration, including specialised feeding techniques
• Medication administration
• Companionship and emotional support
• Household duties and emotional support
• Community access activities: park visits, bowling, swimming, arts/crafts, shopping, meals out
• School attendance support and public transport accompaniment

Requirements

• Previous experience in the childcare sector
• Strong collaborative skills – working closely with colleagues, parents and professionals
• Adaptability – personalised approach to each child’s needs
• Punctuality and reliability – essential for our clients and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid UK driving licence – ability to travel to appointments
• Eligible to work in the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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All citizens of the United Kingdom are encouraged to apply. Caremark Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.