City and County Healthcare Group Ltd
Care Assistant
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Company Description
Location: Birmingham, B6
Pay: £15 per hour
Shifts: Days (08:00-18:00) and Nights (22:00 - 08:00)
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 Limited, 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 Birmingham.
Job Description
We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and reliable Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker to join the care team for a beautiful 8-year-old girl living at home in Aston, Birmingham with her loving family. As the youngest of five children, she is surrounded by warmth, attention, and continuous family involvement in her care.
About me:
At the age of two, I experienced a life-changing accident resulting in a severe spinal cord injury. I am now completely paralysed and require full clinical support. My diagnoses include:
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- Diffuse axonal injury
- Unstable C0/C1 cervical spine
- Post-traumatic quadriplegia
- 24/7 invasive ventilation
My daily care also includes intermittent catheterisation, PEG feeds and medication, bowel care, cough assist, and nebulisers. While experience in these areas is desirable, full training will be provided.
Despite my complex needs, I am an expressive, engaging, and affectionate little girl, non-verbal but demonstrates good understanding and enjoys interacting through my favourite activities. I love my tablet—especially YouTube shows like Ben and Holly and Peppa Pig—story time, nursery rhymes, and calm, gentle company. I attend school five days a week, where I thrive on routine, social interaction, and structured support.
Role Overview
You will be part of a highly skilled and supportive care team providing:
- One-to-one clinical care within the family home
- Support during school hours
- Overnight respite care to ensure the family receives essential rest
- A warm, patient, and attentive presence that helps her feel safe, calm, and engaged
This is a deeply rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to the life of a child and her family.
About You
- Kind, patient, and committed to delivering exceptional care
- Confident working in a family home environment
- Willing to learn advanced clinical skills (full training provided)
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated care team
- Reliable, professional, and child-centred in your approach
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What We Offer
- Full specialist training and ongoing clinical support
- Competitive pay
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities to develop advanced paediatric care skills
- The chance to build a meaningful, long-term connection with a wonderful family
Qualifications
What you’ll need:
- Previous experience working with the following needs is essential for this role:
- PEG feeding
- Suctioning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilation
- Bowel and Catheter care
Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
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.
Join Advantage in Birmingham today and be part of something meaningful.
Region: West Midlands
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