At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a sociable child with complex medical needs through fun activities and daily living tasks.
- Company: Join Advantage Healthcare, a caring community focused on compassion and support.
- Benefits: Free DBS check, full training, career growth, and family-friendly leave.
- Other info: Enjoy perks like discounts and opportunities to relocate within the company.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in complex care, moving and handling, and working with ventilated children required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle.
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.
What you’ll do:
- Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful and sociable child to reach his full potential.
- 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:
- 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.
We think you need these skills to ace Care Assistant in Tadworth
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Compassion
Flexibility
Adaptability
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
