Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing; Bath; On-site; GBP 41,328,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Ongoing support from Office Team

Free clinical and theory training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing seeks a compassionate Care Assistant in Bath to support an active individual with spinal cord injury. You will provide 1:1 personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and community activities in a varied daily routine.

Drivers with Full UK licences and at least 6 months UK care experience are essential. Role includes Mon-Fri 08:00–17:00 and Sat 08:30–12:00; includes weekly pay, training, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Minimum of 6 months of professional UK care experience.
• Right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), and an up-to-date CV with full work history.

Responsibilities

• Autonomic Dysreflexia management, Suprapubic catheter care, and Bowell care/management.
• Managing a risk of choking and operating a cough assist machine regularly due to a weak cough.
• 1:1 care assisting with daily personal care routines, including hoisting.
• Assisting with general household tasks, preparing and serving all daily meals.
• Community Access: Attending appointments and social engagements using the client’s mobility vehicle.

Skills

Driving license

Care experience

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Bath, BA2 3GJ

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour

Shifts: Monday to Friday (08:00 AM - 17:00 PM) and Saturday (08:30 AM - 12:00 PM).

Contract Type: Full-time (Contracted Hours)

Specialism: Complex Care - Spinal Cord Injury

Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant to support an active individual with complex needs. The client is an individual with a spinal cord injury . They live with their partner and a cat. They enjoy watching sports, especially football, and love socialising. Because they are active in the community every day, you can expect a varied environment where no two days are the same. Must also be flexible to work short (4-5 days) live-in care hours on occasional periods throughout the year.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
• Holiday Pay (PAYE)
• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nurses
• Free clinical and theory training provided,
• Career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Autonomic Dysreflexia management, Suprapubic catheter care, and Bowel care/management.
• Managing a risk of choking and operating a cough assist machine regularly due to a weak cough.
• 1:1 care assisting with daily personal care routines, including hoisting (must be physically fit to support safely and confidently).
• Assisting with general household tasks, preparing and serving all daily meals..
• Community Access: Accompanying the client to appointments, family commitments, and social engagements using the client's automatic mobility vehicle.

You’ll receive full theoretical and practical training to ensure you feel confident and well-prepared.

Key Requirements

• Driver Status: Must be a driver with a Full UK Driving Licence (capable of driving the client's automatic mobility car).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of professional UK care experience.
• Compliance: Right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), and an up-to-date CV with full work history.

Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?

You’ll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.