Care Assistant

Job description

Pay Rate: £14 per hour (days) and £15 per hour (nights)

Shifts Available: Monday to Sunday nights 10pm until 8am, Monday to Friday 7am until 4pm

What we offer

AGH 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 you'll get

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job DescriptionWhat you'll do

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and skilled Children's Complex Care Support Worker to join a small, dedicated team supporting an 11-year-old boy with complex health needs. He has a tracheostomy and ventilator, PEG feeding requirements, uses cough assist, and has SVT. Support is required both during the day whilst he attends school and overnight within the family home.

This role involves delivering person‐centred care, promoting independence wherever possible, and ensuring his safety, comfort, and wellbeing at all times. You will work closely with his family, school staff, and clinical professionals to provide consistent and high-quality care.

He is a bright, sociable, and engaging young boy who loves school and is very well liked by his peers. He enjoys teaching worship to friends and family, is a passionate Manchester City fan, and has a strong interest in technology; he is particularly skilled with iPads and enjoys using them for learning and fun.

QualificationsWhat you'll need

Experience in complex care, paediatrics, or similar clinical settings (preferred).

Competency or willingness to be trained in tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG care, and cough assist.

Reliability, patience, and a child‐centred approach.

Ability to communicate clearly and work well within a team and family environment.

Additional InformationWhy 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oakenclough

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