Care Assistant

Job Description What you’ll do 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. Qualifications What you’ll need Prior to the interview stage you need to have the following experience to be eligible: 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.  You will need to be a car driver due to the location. 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 in Epsom today and be part of something meaningful. Company Description Pay: £16 per hour Shifts: Full Time - 9 pm - 6 am Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle 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, 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 Epsom.