Children's Care Assistant
Right to work in the UK required
Children's Care Assistant needed in Huddersfield - pay starts at £13.00 per hour, interviews ASAP, immediate start, driver with access to own vehicle needed, experience working with children with complex needs essential.
Why join us?
If you're looking for a rewarding care role, supporting children and their families, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
* Pay from £13.00–£16.00 per hour (bank holidays £16 p/h)
* Paid mileage between visits (30p per mile)
* One-hour minimum visits – no rushing, time to build relationships
* Alternate weekends off and rotas given 4 weeks in advance
* 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) and pension scheme
* Fully paid training and support to gain diploma qualifications
* Carer awards, referral scheme, and a supportive, friendly team
About the role
You'll provide care for children with complex needs, including medication, PEG feeding, epilepsy care, personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and social support.
Part-time, ad hoc shifts around school hours:
* Weekdays: 7–9am & 4–8pm
* Weekends: block hours available
* Extra hours if also supporting adults
About you
* Experience supporting children with complex needs (essential)
* Driver with access to your own vehicle
* Empathetic, reliable, and confident working with families
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about helping children live with dignity and independence, we'd love to hear from you.
About us - The Care Collection
We are an award-winning home care provider offering minimum one-hour visits and person-centred care. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're honoured to have been rated 10/10 by clients on, reflecting the quality and compassion of the care we deliver.
We welcome applications from those with experience as a Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, SEND Support Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Nurse, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Home Carer, Domiciliary Care and Care Worker.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you require visa sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:
* drivers licence and access to own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Huddersfield (required)
Work Location: On the road