Childrens Care Assistant

Company Description

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

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.