Company Description

Location: Sheldon, Birmingham, B26

Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour

Shifts Available:3 days per week - 08:00 - 16:00 

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

We are seeking a kind, reliable, and compassionate support worker to provide care for our client, a young child with complex medical and physical needs who lives at home with their family.

Our client has a neurological condition affecting development, epilepsy, and a neuromuscular condition that causes significant weakness in the lower limbs. They are non-ambulant and require full assistance with transfers and repositioning.

Support is required with airway management, including suctioning, deep suctioning, and chest physiotherapy, as our client has difficulty managing secretions. You will also assist with gastrostomy (PEG) care, including administering feeds and medications. Our client follows a blended diet via gastrostomy, which has been very beneficial to their overall wellbeing.

Our client has made excellent developmental progress and attends school five days a week when well enough. You will accompany them to school and support their participation in daily activities. They are vocal, enjoy interaction, and respond positively to engagement.

Our client enjoys sensory play, water play, outdoor activities, and being spoken to. They are very family-oriented and enjoy being involved in family life alongside their siblings.

Experience in suctioning and PEG feeding is essential, and previous experience supporting clients with complex care needs is also essential.

This role would suit someone who is patient, attentive, and passionate about supporting a child to live a full and happy life.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Peg feeding 
• Suctioning 
• Medication administration 

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply online today!