Childrens Care Assistant
On-site · Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
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. Role includes night shifts (10 pm–7 am every 2nd Friday with contingency cover) and day shifts (8 am–2 pm or 9 am–3 pm, 1 day per week). Benefits include full nurse-led training, paid induction, DBS cost coverage, career progression, and flexible, family-friendly enhancements. The position supports individuals with complex needs (e.g., spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries) in the community and home settings; DBS, training, and progression opportunities are highlighted, along with relocation options within CCH. The role involves caring for a child in a home environment, administering medications via PEG, seizure management, and related tasks, with emphasis on compassion, development, and making a meaningful difference.
Required Qualifications
- experience caring for children
- full Nurse led training provided
- DBS check provided
- care qualifications not required
- ability to work overnight shifts and day shifts
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