Care Assistant - Children

Newcross Healthcare ,
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Part-time

Overview

Do you have experience working with children needing dedicated care? Newcross Healthcare is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to care for children with complex care needs living in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Circenster, Stoud and the surrounding areas. This role is a chance to make a real difference to people's lives - without your support, they may live a life constrained to specialist units or hospitals. Your duties will vary, including anything from assisting residents with their food and drink, following care plans and getting them involved in social activities. You'll work as part of a small team in the homes of our clients. Requirements of the role It is essential that you have previous experience of providing care to children with complex care requirements such as PEG. Applicants will also need to work night shifts as part of this role. We also expect you to demonstrate our core values of positivity, trustworthiness, respectfulness, understanding, kindness, and calmness on every shift. Passion and determination to bring comfort and joy to our service users is a must. Access to your own vehicle would be beneficial, but is not a requirement. What we will offer you: Our benefits package is second-to-none. It includes: A competitive remuneration of £15.96 per hour, including holiday pay Get paid as soon as you finish a shift with Flexi Pay Fixed hours on a rota basis Free ongoing learning and development to take your career where you go Access to NHS registered GPs and mental health support to avoid waiting for NHS appointments. Flexi Pay At Newcross, we appreciate that last minute expenses can be stressful so we have introduced the Flexi Pay app feature. With Flexi Pay you are able to withdraw up to 50% of your wage on the same day that you worked your shift. Say goodbye to waiting for pay day to come around If you're a caregiving superstar, looking to work for a company that's truly leading the charge in home care, then Newcross is the place for you.