Care Assistant

Job Description

What you’ll do

You will provide person-centred care and support to a cheerful young child with chronic lung disease, helping him thrive in his local primary school environment. Your day will begin at his home, where you'll accompany him safely to school, and conclude by escorting him home again.

Key responsibilities include:

• Personal care and hygiene
  Tracheostomy care and peg management
• Equipment checks throughout your shift

You'll support his health needs while encouraging safe self-feeding and promoting independence wherever possible. During the school day, you’ll help him engage fully in classroom and social activities, whether he's playing with his favourite toy cars, learning with classmates, or spending time with friends.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build your clinical skills and make a real difference in a child’s daily life, all while being part of a supportive care team.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Previous experience is not required but will be an advantage, flexibility, kindness  and compassionate is key for this role. Full nurse  training will be provided in Oxygen and Saturation Levels, Tracheostomy and Peg management

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.

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