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Peartreelifecare; Shire Of Northampton; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

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Flexible day and night shifts

Ongoing, long-term placements

Support from experienced nurses and...

Descripción de la vacante

Peartree Life Care in Northamptonshire is seeking experienced female carers with tracheostomy experience to join our Complex Care team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care in the client's home and within the community, collaborating with family, nurses and other health professionals.

This flexible contracting role offers ongoing, long-term placements, day and night shifts, and the support of experienced nurses and senior care staff to ensure compassionate care and safe delivery of

Formación

• Previous experience in complex care.
• Hands-on tracheostomy care experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work day and/or night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Safeguarding and person-centred care knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and within a care team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care at home.
• Support tracheostomy care per prescribed plan.
• Monitor respiratory care and suctioning as trained.
• Record vital signs and care notes accurately.
• Assist with PEG/NG feeding where applicable.
• Support mobility and activities of daily living.
• Coordinate with family, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control procedures.

Conocimientos

Tracheostomy care

Complex care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Driving licence

Infection control

Safeguarding

Herramientas

PEG/NG feeding

CPAP

Ventilation support

Descripción del empleo

Female Carers with Tracheostomy Experience – Complex Care

Peartree Life Care is looking for experienced Female Carers with Tracheostomy experience to join our trusted Complex Care team in Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced carer who is confident supporting individuals with complex medical needs in their own home and within the community.

You will be providing high-quality, person-centred care while working closely with the individual, their family, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

This is a flexible contracting opportunity with the potential for ongoing, long-term placements.

Requirements – You Must Have

• Previous experience working in complex care.
• Hands-on experience supporting individuals with a tracheostomy.
• Confidence in following tracheostomy care plans and clinical instructions.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a wider care team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work day and/or night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Reliable, professional, and compassionate approach to care.

Experience with some of the following would be advantageous:

• Tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• Ventilation support, including CPAP or other respiratory equipment.
• Mobility and moving & handling.
• Supporting complex medical equipment.
• Recognising and escalating changes in a person's condition.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care in the individual's home.
• Supporting with tracheostomy care, including monitoring and following the prescribed care plan.
• Supporting with suctioning and respiratory care where trained and authorised.
• Monitoring for signs of respiratory distress, infection, or changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Supporting with medication as required and in accordance with the care plan.
• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care, and hygiene.
• Supporting with PEG/NG feeding where applicable.
• Assisting with mobility, repositioning, and daily activities.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs where required.
• Supporting access to appointments and activities within the community.
• Maintaining accurate and timely care records.
• Working collaboratively with family members, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Following all clinical, safeguarding, health and safety, and infection‑control procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13–£14 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible day and night shift patterns.
• Supportive and responsive management.
• Consistent placements where possible.
• Opportunities for ongoing, long‑term work.
• Professional support from experienced nurses and senior care staff.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the quality of life of the people we support.

Working Hours

Day and night shifts are available, including:

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