Company Description

Pay: £14.40 per hour for days; £14.80 per hour for nights and weekends
Location: Blackburn
Shifts: Days, nights and weekend support available

• Days: 7:00am–3:00pm
• Nights: 9:00pm–7:00am
• Weekend support: 12 hours, with shift times potentially varying

You must be able to attend Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for training and shadow shifts before supporting the girls at home in Blackburn.

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

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months.
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional.

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 team in Blackburn.

Job Description

You’ll support two young sisters as they move from hospital care to their family home. Both girls have congenital myopathy and need support with tracheostomy and ventilation care, PEG feeding, mobilisation and personal care.

They enjoy interaction, singing and nursery rhymes, so getting to know their personalities and spending time doing things they enjoy will be an important part of your role.

You’ll work alongside another member of staff during shifts, providing care tailored to each girl’s individual needs.

You’ll:

• Support tracheostomy and ventilation care following training and assessment of your clinical competencies.
• Provide PEG feeding support in line with individual care plans and your training.
• Assist with mobilisation, personal care and comfort.
• Engage with the girls through singing, nursery rhymes and activities they enjoy.
• Support their communication and participation in family life.
• Work closely with your colleague, their mum and the wider care team.
• Follow individual care plans and clinical guidance to support their safety and wellbeing.

Before home-based care begins, you’ll attend training and shadow shifts at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to learn about the girls’ needs and routines.

Qualifications

Previous care experience is preferred but not essential. Experience working with children would be beneficial, and full nurse-led training and ongoing clinical support will be provided.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Comfortable interacting with young children and supporting their interests.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent care.
• A good communicator who works well alongside colleagues and family members.
• Able to attend Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for training and shadow shifts.
• Willing to learn specialist care skills, follow care plans and work within assessed competencies.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check: we cover the full cost of your DBS application.
• Full training and paid induction: develop your skills with nurse-led training and support from our clinical team.
• Career growth: opportunities to progress into senior and leadership roles.
• Family-friendly benefits: enhanced leave for life’s important moments.
• National opportunities: relocate and continue your career within CCH.
• Perks and discounts: Blue Light Card eligibility, Refer a Friend 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 Blackburn and become part of a team supporting two young sisters and their family, from learning their care routines to sharing the songs that make them smile.

City & County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.