Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Training Provided

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Bath to support an individual with complex needs, including spinal cord injury. The role involves 1:1 personal care, monitoring health concerns, and assisting with daily activities in a home setting.

The position requires a Full UK Driving Licence, prior UK care experience, and an enhanced DBS. Competitive hourly pay (£15) and weekly pay with holiday pay are offered, along with training and ongoing support from the team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence and be a driver.
• Minimum 6 months of professional UK care experience.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• 1:1 care assisting with daily personal care routines, including hoisting.
• Autonomic Dysreflexia management and bowel care where needed.
• Assist with general household tasks, meal preparation, and community access for appointments and social engagements.

Skills

Driver

Compassionate care

Job description

Care Assistant (EdH/Bath/2026) Bath, England

Salary: GBP15 - GBP15 per hour

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 requirementin accordance withSchedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

We areseekinga dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant to support an active individual with complex needs.The client is an individual with a spinal cordinjury.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.

• 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,

Key Responsibilities

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

You’llreceive 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.
  

You’llbe 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.