Care Assistant

Company DescriptionLocation(S): StocktonPay Rate: £12.50Shifts available: Monday to Friday day shift 8:30am - 3:15pmLovely young boy who requires support within his school setting. He loves going to school and has a cousin who also attends school who he loves spending playtime with. Cars are his favourite toys and he has lots of knowledge about cars and loves to collect them. He loves to be hugged and his hand held when reassurance is needed. He shares his home with mum, dad, brother and extended family.Do you live in Stockton or have transport to the Stockton area to support a young boy with complex needs? Are you reliable, professional and kind, if so we would like for you to join our team to support him attend school full time.Due to his medical condition he requires support and monitoring, your duties will include Tracheostomy care and suction, use of nebuliser and oxygen, Peg feeding and assisting with personal care. This lively young boy communicates with a speech computer and also by head and hand gestures.The package is Monday - Friday days 8:40am - 3:15pmIf you feel like you would like to join this wonderful package of care, please contact us to arrange an interview.What we offerAdvantage 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 leavePension schemePaid annual leaveRefer a friend schemeCycle-to-work schemeEnhanced DBS check Job DescriptionWhat you'll doThis 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 such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you'll never know what challenges you're about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you'll be making your clients' days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.QualificationsWhat you'll needExperience withtracheotomy required .Previous experience in childcare would be preferable as well as plenty of care, compassion, and resilience.Additional InformationWhy 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.