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

Supporting a child with complex medical needs to reach his full potential; Supporting daily living and light domestic tasks; Supporting social and sensory activities including messy and water play, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and attending discos; Delivering care in line with an individualised care plan; Providing 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 licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

Free DBS check; Full training & paid induction; Career growth; Family-friendly enhanced leave; National opportunities; Perks & discounts (Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more); Regular supervision and team meetings; Ongoing training and clinical support from a registered nurse