Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lingfield seeks care assistants to support a child with complex needs. Responsibilities include delivering specialized care, facilitating educational access, and engaging in play activities. Applicants must have extensive experience in tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, as well as working with ventilated children. A driving license is essential due to the role's geographical requirements. This position offers competitive perks and professional development opportunities within the healthcare field.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering care for children with complex medical needs.
• Strong understanding of tracheostomy and gastrostomy care.
• Ability to support educational access for children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in alignment with the care plan.
• Engage in play and support daily living activities.
• Work alongside a registered nurse for clinical support.

Skills

Experience working in a complex care setting

Experience in moving and handling

Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care

Experience of looking after a ventilated child

Car driving

Job description

Access to vehicle preferred due to geographical location of role.

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
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

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 her to reach her full potential. Due to our client’s complex needs you will be working alongside a registered nurse, you will be required to deliver care either within the home or whilst our client is at school, supporting our client to access education is an important part of this role. You will deliver care in line with the care plan which includes tracheostomy care, care of the ventilated child and gastrostomy care. As well as supporting with all aspects of daily living you will engage in play with our client who enjoys listening to music, singing, playing memory games, and watching videos.

You will be supported by Advantage Healthcare London branch and invited to attend regular supervisions and team meetings. A registered nurse will ensure you are competent in our client’s care needs and support with any clinical concerns and queries you may have.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in line with the following is essential for this position:

• Experience working in a complex care setting
• Experience in moving and handling
• Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care
• Experience of looking after a ventilated child
• You will need to be a car driver due to the location

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.