Care Assistant
- Full-time
- Region: North East England
Company Description
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Location: Wallsend
Shifts Available:1 x 6-hour shift per week
Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role.
We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.
What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:
- 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
- 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
- Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional
At Advantage Healthcare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Wallsend.
Job Description
What 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
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
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.
Additional Information
Here’s what makes us different:
- Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
- Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
- Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
- Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
- National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
- Perks & 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.