Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is seeking a skilled carer to support a gentleman with complex health needs. This role involves providing 24/7 ventilation, tracheostomy care, and emotional support to clients and their families. Experience with tracheostomy and ventilation is advantageous. The position offers ongoing training, career development, and a supportive work environment. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of others and enjoy a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• Ability to manage personal care and respiratory management.
• Confident in providing emotional support to clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 ventilation support and tracheostomy care.
• Administer PEG feeding and medications via gastrostomy.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to both the client and family.

Skills

Strong verbal and written English

Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator

Patient and respectful demeanor

Job description

Complete Care Amegreen 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
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest home care provider in the UK!

Job Description

About the role

We’re looking for a kind, skilled, and attentive carer to support a gentleman with a cuffed tracheostomy who requires 24/7 ventilation, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and medication administration via gastrostomy. Strong verbal and written English is essential, as he uses a communication tablet. Daily life is calm and home-focused, centred around TV, meaningful conversation, and visits from his wife and children. You’ll provide safe, person-centred care, offer companionship, and support both the client and his family emotionally. This role suits someone confident in managing complex health needs, respectful, patient, and happy to be part of a warm, home environment. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Whilst training is provided, experience supporting someone with complex care needs would be advantageous, particularly experience with tracheostomy and a ventilator. The role requires support with personal care, respiratory management and escorting to appointments.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday 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-opportunity employer.