Company Description

Location: Lewisham (SE6)

Pay Rate: £15 per hour

Shifts Available: Monday & Wednesday Days - 8am - 4pm

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.

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work 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 him to reach his full potential. 

During the school day, carers are responsible for monitoring the client's tracheostomy and carrying out suctioning when needed, ensuring all emergency equipment is available and checked. You will provide full supervision while he attends school, due to his high activity levels and falls risk.

You will be required to support communication using Makaton and visual cues, and assist with feeding his parent-prepared pureed meals while monitoring closely for choking or aspiration.

Alongside this you will need to provide personal care, oversee bowel movement monitoring, and maintain a calm, structured environment to support his ASD needs.

Ensuring equipment such as the blue box and suction machine are ready, provide stimulating activities to prevent boredom, monitor skin integrity, and liaise with school staff to maintain consistency and safety throughout the day.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience of working in a complex care setting.

Experience in tracheostomy & gastrostomy care.

Experience of administering medication.

Experience of using suction machines.

Experience of challenging behaviour in paediatrics.

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.

Apply online today!