Childrens Care Assistant

Childrens Care Assistant

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Location: Leigh, Wigan

Shifts Available: Days and Nights available

07:30 - 17:30 Mon-Fri

10:30 – 16:00 Sun

20:00 – 07:30 Mon-Sun Nights

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 Leigh.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• You’ll support a happy, smiley five-year-old boy who lives with his family and has complex medical needs, including epilepsy and tonic-clonic seizures.

• His home is busy and welcoming, with brothers, sisters and plenty of animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits. You’ll need to feel comfortable around pets and enjoy working in a lively family environment.

You’ll:

• Provide attentive care tailored to his individual needs and care plan.
• Support his daily routines, comfort and wellbeing.
• Help with his morning routine and accompany him to school during weekday day shifts.
• Follow agreed procedures to support his medical needs safely.
• Build a trusting relationship with him and his family, offering companionship and reassurance.
• Become a familiar, dependable member of his long-term care team.

Qualifications

• What we’re looking for

• Previous care experience is essential. We’ll provide full training and support to help you understand his individual needs and develop your skills.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and compassionate, with an interest in supporting children.

• Friendly, approachable and comfortable in a busy family home.

• Confident and resilient when supporting complex medical needs.

• Comfortable around dogs, cats and rabbits.

• Reliable and committed to providing consistent, high-quality care.

• Willing to learn and follow individual care plans and agreed procedures.

• 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
• Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle
• 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