Childrens Care Assistant

Job description

Shifts Available: Afternoon 3-9 pm and Waking Nights: 9 pm to 7 am

What we offer

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 you'll get

Maternity/Paternity leavePaid annual leaveRefer a friend schemeEnhanced DBS check

Job DescriptionWhat you'll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Children's Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you'll never know what challenges you're about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you'll be making your clients' days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

QualificationsWhat you'll need

You don't need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion, and resilience as we provide full nurse-led training. Our client lives with a chronic condition which requires ongoing support with their PEG feed, Mobility and challenging behaviours, experience working with children is desirable not essential.

Additional InformationHere's what makes us different:

Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS applicationFull training & paid induction - no experience neededCareer growth - clear progression into senior & leadership rolesFamily-friendly - enhanced leave for life's big momentsNational opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCHPerks & 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 in Preston today and be part of something meaningful.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

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