Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; 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 in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate carer to assist a young man with a spinal cord injury at his home. This role involves personal care, meal preparation, and supporting the client in social activities. No prior complex care experience is necessary as full training will be provided. However, candidates must possess a clean driving license to drive the client's vehicle. This rewarding position is perfect for someone self-motivated and adaptable, offering valuable career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• No complex care experience required; full training provided.
• Must hold a clean automatic or manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support a young man with a spinal cord injury.
• Provide personal care, meal preparation, and cleaning/laundry.

Skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Reliability

Job description

Shifts: Days & Nights - 8 am - 8 pm | 8 pm - 8 am

What we offer

Total Community Careis 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a carer to assist and support a young man with a spinal cord injury at his home in Cambridge. You would be required to support this client at home, out and about, and socialising/ attending appointments. Daily tasks will include providing personal care, meal preparation, cleaning/laundry. The client also has a pet cat.

This is a busy and rewarding role, which requires someone adaptable, self‑motivated, and reliable.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need complex care experience to apply for this role as this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference. You’ll receive full training and ongoing clinical support to develop in key areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care - and much more.

You must hold a clean automatic or manual driving licence as the client has a vehicle that you will be expected to drive.

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.