Care Assistant at City and County Healthcare Group Ltd

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Complex Care, Paediatrics, Tracheostomy, Ventilation, PEG Care, Cough Assist, SVT, Person-Centred Care, Promoting Independence, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Patience, Child-Centred Approach

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Location: Garstang, Preston Pay Rate: £14 per hour (days) and £15 per hour (nights) Shifts Available: Monday to Sunday nights 10pm until 8am, Monday to Friday 7am until 4pm What we offer AGH is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds. What you’ll get Maternity/Paternity leave Pension scheme Paid annual leave Refer a friend scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced DBS check Job Description What you’ll do We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and skilled Children’s Complex Care Support Worker to join a small, dedicated team supporting an 11-year-old boy with complex health needs. He has a tracheostomy and ventilator, PEG feeding requirements, uses cough assist, and has SVT. Support is required both during the day whilst he attends school and overnight within the family home. This role involves delivering person-centred care, promoting independence wherever possible, and ensuring his safety, comfort, and well-being at all times. You will work closely with his family, school staff, and clinical professionals to provide consistent and high-quality care. Our client is a bright, sociable, and engaging young boy who loves school and is very well liked by his peers. He enjoys teaching worship to friends and family, is a passionate Manchester City fan, and has a strong interest in technology; he is particularly skilled with iPads and enjoys using them for learning and fun. Qualifications What you’ll need Experience in complex care, paediatrics, or similar clinical settings (preferred). Competency or willingness to be trained in tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG care, and cough assist. Reliability, patience, and a child-centred approach. Ability to communicate clearly and work well within a team and family environment. Additional Information Why choose us? We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer. Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers Region: North West England

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting an 11-year-old boy with complex health needs, including managing a tracheostomy, ventilator, and PEG feeding, both during the day at school and overnight at home. Responsibilities include delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, and ensuring the child's safety, comfort, and well-being while collaborating with family and clinical professionals.