Posted 11 days ago
Children's Care Assistant
AI Summary
Provides complex care for a child with neurological and developmental delays, including PEG feeding, medication administration, and behavioral support, while building rapport with a non-verbal young person.
About this role
Children's Care Assistant
Location: Penwortham
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Shifts Available: Afternoon 3-9 pm and Waking Nights: 9 pm to 7 am
What we offer
Advantage Healthcare 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
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Children’s Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas and with this particular child who has a Neurological condition leading to Global Development and Neurological Development delays and Self Harming behaviours. Our client has a PEG feed, needs regular medication and support to help with avoiding situation leading to self harm. They enjoy time at home in the garden, playing football and spending time with their family.
Qualifications
Experience working with children will be beneficial.
Ability to work night and days
Social and outgoing person
Can build a rapport with a young person who is non verbal but communicates using finger and eye movements.
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
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