Care Assistant

Company Description

Location: Middlesbrough

Pay Rate: £13 per hour

Shifts Available: 8.30 am – 3.15 pm (Monday – Friday)

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

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.  

What we offer

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• Book an interview at a time and date that suits you!

Job Description

What you’ll do

You will provide person-centred care and support to a cheerful 7-year-old boy with chronic lung disease, helping him thrive in his local primary school environment. Your day will begin at his home, where you'll accompany him safely to school, and conclude by escorting him home again.

Key responsibilities include:

• Personal care and hygiene
  Tracheostomy care and peg management
• Equipment checks throughout your shift

You'll support his health needs while encouraging safe self-feeding and promoting independence wherever possible. During the school day, you’ll help him engage fully in classroom and social activities, whether he's playing with his favourite toy cars, learning with classmates, or spending time with friends.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build your clinical skills and make a real difference in a child’s daily life, all while being part of a supportive care team.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Previous experience is not required but will be an advantage, flexibility, kindness  and compassionate is key for this role. Full nurse  training will be provided in Oxygen and Saturation Levels, Tracheostomy and Peg management

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