Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd

Daventry

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly leave

Perks & discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support a 19-year-old client in her home. The role involves personal care, PEG feeding, seizure monitoring, and engaging in creative activities. Ideal candidates should bring energy, empathy, and a passion for care. No prior complex care experience is required as full training will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a meaningful team and contribute to transforming lives.

Qualifications

Non-smoker and comfortable with a home pet dog.
Availability for both weekday and weekend day shifts.
Willingness to learn and grow in complex care.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist with PEG feeding.
Monitor and manage seizures, ensuring client safety.
Engage in creative and sensory play activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Energy

Creativity

Job description

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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