Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare is seeking a caring overnight support worker to assist a child with a complex neuromuscular condition in the family home. You will provide 1:1 care, help with mobility, communication and personal care, and deliver clinical care as needs arise, ensuring safety and comfort during night shifts.

No prior experience is essential, but experience with complex care is advantageous; the role requires patience, reliability and a compassionate approach to both client and family.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is not essential, however experience in complex care would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 care.
• Assist with mobility, communication and personal care.
• Deliver clinical care for complex needs.

Skills

Night shift

Complex care

Makaton

1:1 care

Communication

Job description

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

Our client is a child with a complex neuromuscular condition who requires a kind, caring, and engaging support worker to provide overnight assistance within the family home. Our client has a medical history that includes significant early health challenges and ongoing enzyme therapy, which is currently showing positive improvements in strength and development.

Support is required during the night to ensure our client’s safety, comfort, and reassurance. The role involves being attentive and interactive when needed, responding appropriately to care needs, and helping to maintain a calm environment. Our client enjoys conversation, social interaction, toys, and screen-based activities, and communicates verbally with additional support through visual prompts and Makaton.

The successful applicant will be patient, reliable, and compassionate, helping our client and family feel safe and supported throughout the night. Experience with complex needs is desirable, though a caring and confident approach is essential.

What you’ll do:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 care.
• Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care
• Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Previous experience is not essential for this role, however experience in complex care would be advantageous for this position.

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.