Care Assistant at City and County Healthcare Group Ltd

London Borough of Lewisham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tracheostomy Care, Gastrostomy Care, Suctioning, Medication Administration, Paediatric Complex Care, Makaton, ASD Support, Personal Care, Bowel Movement Monitoring, Skin Integrity Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Location: Lewisham Pay: £15 per hour Shifts: Part Time - Mondays & Wednesdays - 8 am - 4 pm 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 Lewisham. Job Description What you’ll do Be a part of a special care team delivering care to our client who is a delightful child and support him to reach his full potential. During the school day, carers are responsible for monitoring the client's tracheostomy and carrying out suctioning when needed, ensuring all emergency equipment is available and checked. You will provide full supervision while he attends school, due to his high activity levels and falls risk. You will be required to support communication using Makaton and visual cues, and assist with feeding his parent-prepared pureed meals while monitoring closely for choking or aspiration. Alongside this you will need to provide personal care, oversee bowel movement monitoring, and maintain a calm, structured environment to support his ASD needs. Ensuring equipment such as the blue box and suction machine are ready, provide stimulating activities to prevent boredom, monitor skin integrity, and liaise with school staff to maintain consistency and safety throughout the day. Qualifications What you’ll need Experience in following will need be required prior to being interviewed for the position: Experience of working in a complex care setting. Tracheostomy & gastrostomy care. Administering medication. Using suction machines. Challenging behaviour in paediatrics. 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 Lewisham today and be part of something meaningful. Region: Greater London

Responsibilities

Provide complex care for a child, including monitoring a tracheostomy, performing suctioning, and assisting with pureed meals. Support the client's communication via Makaton and manage ASD-related needs within a school environment.