Care Assistant

Job description

Company DescriptionPay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Location: Wallsend

Shifts Available: Saturday and Sunday

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

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 leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job DescriptionWhat you'll do

We are seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a lovely 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy in his family home. He lives with his parents, older brother, and a friendly cockapoo, and is described by his family as a happy, cheeky "little tinker" with a lovable personality.

You will provide person-centred care , working alongside a colleague and a multidisciplinary team to support his wellbeing and community activities. An adapted vehicle is provided for outings.

Clinical Needs:

Cerebral palsy

PEG management (nutrition, fluids, medications)

Moving and positioning

Some personal care

QualificationsWhat you'll need

Candidate would need to meet the following requirements before applying:

A full UK driving licence.

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.

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

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wallsend

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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