Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a compassionate Complex Care Assistant in Biggleswade, UK. You will receive comprehensive training to assist an elderly lady with limited mobility and complex needs, ensuring she has support with personal care and community access. This role offers an opportunity to develop various clinical skills while providing vital emotional support. Join a committed team and be part of transforming the care industry with innovative practices.

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience is required, but a willingness to learn and care is essential.
• Ability to support clients with daily activities and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist an elderly lady with limited mobility and emotional support.
• Provide personal care and facilitate community access.
• Work alongside a cohesive care team.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Job description

Shifts Available:A range of shifts are available

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and improve skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

The client is an elderly lady with limited mobility, who suffers from autism and a personality disorder. You would be assisting her with her appointments and access to the community, her personal care and offering emotional support. You will already be joining a cohesive team which includes a live-in carer who offers the care she needs and provides support with your duties.

Qualifications

What you'll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.