Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd

Daventry

On-site

GBP 18,597

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community care organization in Daventry seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support a 19-year-old client with drug-resistant epilepsy. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and engaging in activities like sensory play and crafts. Ideal candidates are energetic, empathetic, and enjoy creative play. This role offers growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

No prior complex care experience required.
Must be a non-smoker.
Comfortable working in a pet-friendly home.

Responsibilities

Support a young woman with drug-resistant epilepsy as part of a 2:1 care package.
Provide personal care, medication administration, and seizure monitoring.
Engage in sensory play and outings.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Creative play

Attention to detail

Job description

Independent Community Care Management Limited

Posted 2026-02-23

REF10394R

Location

£13.50 per hour

Care Assistant

Independent Community Care Management Limited

Shifts: 9.00 - 21.00 / 17.00 - 21.00 | Monday to Friday | 1 Sunday shift per month

Driver required: A driver is not required for this role.

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Independent Community Care Management (ICCM), part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Northampton.

Job Description

What you’ll do

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support our 19-year-old client as part of a 2:1 care package in her family home.

Our client is a young woman living with drug-resistant epilepsy due to cortical dysplasia, experiencing multiple types of seizures. Your role will be varied and rewarding, involving:

Personal care
PEG feeding and medication administration
Seizure monitoring and management
Moving and handling
Engaging in sensory play, arts and crafts, story time, and outings

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, empathy, and enthusiasm to every shift. If you’re someone who values building meaningful relationships, enjoys creative play and engaging activities, and can deliver attentive, high-quality care - we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a non-smoker, comfortable working in a home with a pet dog, and available for both weekday and weekend day shifts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

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 complex areas.

Additional Information

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