Childrens Care Assistant

Job description

Shifts: waking nights | 10 pm - 7 am | Every 2nd Friday plus contingency cover

Driver required : A driver is not required for this 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 (AGH), 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 Rochford.

Job DescriptionWhat you'll do

In this rewarding and important role, you will provide dedicated overnight support to a non-mobile child in their family home, delivering high-quality personal care, administering medication via PEG, and assisting with respiratory care and seizure management.

The household includes two friendly pet dogs, so a love of animals is a bonus.

We support individuals of all ages living with spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs, both in the community and in their homes. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference, helping to brighten our clients' lives while developing your own skills, confidence, and knowledge as a caring and compassionate professional.

The key tasks with this role include:

Personal care

Administering medication via PEG

QualificationsWhat we're looking for:

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. The successful candidate will have experience caring for children.

Additional InformationHere's what makes us different:

Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application

Full training & paid induction - no experience needed

Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles

Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life's big moments

National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH

Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Advantage Healthcare (AGH) in Rochford today and be part of something meaningful.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rochford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English