Childrens Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd

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Chelmsford, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted May 16, 2026
Job description

Pay: £13.50 per hour  

Shifts:

  • Waking night | 10 pm - 7 am | Every 2nd Friday plus contingency cover available 
  • Day shift | 8 am - 2 pm or 9 am - 3 pm | 1 day per week - flexible as to what day this is

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 (AGH), 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 Rochford.

What you’ll do

In this rewarding and important role, you will provide dedicated overnight support to a non-mobile child in their family home, delivering high-quality personal care, administering medication via PEG, and assisting with respiratory care and seizure management.

The household includes two friendly pet dogs, so a love of animals is a bonus.

We support individuals of all ages living with spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs, both in the community and in their homes. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference, helping to brighten our clients’ lives while developing your own skills, confidence, and knowledge as a caring and compassionate professional.

The key tasks with this role include: 

  • Personal care
  • Administering medication via PEG
  • Seizure Management

What we’re looking for:

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. The successful candidate will have experience caring for children. Full Nurse led training will be provided.

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 Healthcare (AGH) in Rochford today and be part of something meaningful.

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, medication, and support for children with complex needs.

Job title

Childrens Care Assistant

Experience level

experience caring for children

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Chelmsford, England; remote work not specified

Salary

£13.50 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

caregivingmedication careseizure management

Preferred skills

animal love

Specializations

pediatric carepersonal caremedication administrationseizure managementrespiratory care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chelmsford, UK

On-site City