JOB DETAILS

Care Assistant

CompanyCity and County Healthcare Group Ltd
LocationCroydon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 25, 2026
About The Company
We’d like to take a minute to introduce ourselves. Our name is CCH Group. We were founded in 2009 and have grown to become the largest care company in the UK. We’re pretty proud of that, as the bigger we are, the more people we can look after. We span the UK with more than 260 sites – from the rugged highlands of Scotland to the bustling streets of greater London – and every point in between. Our 13,000 employees deliver a whopping 1.5 million hours of care each month. Each minute, each hour of our time is dedicated to keeping someone comfortable, safe, and happy. Because that is what we do. We are made up of 32 operating companies but have one vision: to become the best place to work in care. We firmly believe that putting our people at the heart of the company is not only the right thing to do, but will also ensure that they are in the best position to provide extraordinary care to everyone who relies on us.
About the Role

Company Description

Location: Epsom

Pay Rate: £16 per hour

Shifts Available: 9am - 6pm

Access to vehicle preferred due to geographical location of role.

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.

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

What you’ll do

Join a dedicated care team supporting a delightful and sociable child to reach his full potential.

You will provide specialist care for a child with complex medical needs, supporting daily living, light domestic tasks, and a range of social and sensory activities, including messy and water play, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and attending discos.

Care will be delivered in line with an individualised care plan and includes tracheostomy care, ventilation support, PEG feeding for hydration, and specialist moving and handling due to spinal instability.

You will be fully supported by the Advantage Healthcare London branch, with regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training and clinical support from a registered nurse.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Prior to the interview stage you need to have the following experience to be eligible:

  • Experience working in a complex care setting.
  • Experience in moving and handling.
  • Experience in tracheostomy & PEG feed care.
  • Experience of looking after a ventilated child.
  • Experience with suctioning.
  • Experience with Makaton or alternative communication methods. 
  • You will need to be a car driver due to the location.

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!

  • Region: Greater London
    • Key Skills
    Complex CareMoving And HandlingTracheostomy CarePEG FeedingVentilation SupportSuctioningMakatonCommunication Methods
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services
    Benefits
    Maternity/Paternity LeavePension SchemePaid Annual LeaveRefer A Friend SchemeCycle-To-Work SchemeEnhanced DBS Check
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Join a dedicated care team supporting a child with complex medical needs. Provide specialist care in line with an individualised care plan, including daily living support and various activities.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    2224
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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