Care Assistant

Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful and sociable child to reach his full potential. You will provide specialist care for a child with complex medical needs, supporting daily living, light domestic tasks, and a range of social and sensory activities, including messy and water play, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and attending discos. Care will be delivered in line with an individualised care plan and includes tracheostomy care, ventilation support, PEG feeding for hydration, and specialist moving and handling due to spinal instability. You will be fully supported by the Advantage Healthcare London branch, with regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training and clinical support from a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Support a child with complex medical needs to reach his full potential; Support daily living, light domestic tasks, and social and sensory activities including messy and water play, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and attending discos; Deliver care in line with an individualised care plan; Provide tracheostomy care, ventilation support, PEG feeding for hydration, and specialist moving and handling due to spinal instability

Requirements

Experience working in a complex care setting; Experience in moving and handling; Experience in tracheostomy & PEG feed care; Experience of looking after a ventilated child; Experience with suctioning; Experience with Makaton or alternative communication methods; Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle; Car driver due to location

Benefits

Free DBS check; Full training and paid induction; Career growth into senior and leadership roles; Family-friendly enhanced leave; National opportunities to relocate and continue career within CCH; Perks and discounts including Blue Light Card and RAF scheme; Regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training and clinical support from a registered nurse