Company Description

Location: Durham, DH1

Pay Rate: Up to £13.25 per hour

Shifts Available: Term time only: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm - Waking Nights: Monday – Sunday 9:15 pm – 7.15 am

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role. 

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 growing Complex Care team in Durham.

Job Description

This role is supporting our paediatric client with a genetic mutation, Epileptic Encephalopathy and Pharngomalacia to attend school and be able to participate in school activities during the day.  At nights you will be supporting the family with their bedtime routine and ensuring their airway and PEG is managed. 

They have a tracheostomy and use a ventilator to maintain their airway at night, they are given food and medication via a PEG and require assistance with mobility.  The ideal candidate will have experience looking after children with complex needs both at home and in the school setting.  Our client enjoys spending time with their brother, family and carer, listening to music and age appropriate stories.

Qualifications

Experience working with children -desirable

Experience working in complex care - desirable

knowledge of manual handling and hoisting - desirable

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.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers