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Care Assistant

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What you’ll do

Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful and sociable child to reach his full potential.

You will 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.

What you’ll need

Prior to the interview stage you need to have the following experience to be eligible:

  • 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.

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 Epsom today and be part of something meaningful.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
  • Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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