Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Weekly pay

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is recruiting a Female Care Assistant to support a female service user with Williams Syndrome in her home and within the community. Full clinical training and competency sign-off will be provided, with shifts across 08:00–14:00 on weekdays and 10:00–22:00 on weekends.

The role focuses on person-centred care, daily living support, and enabling independence while following detailed care plans. A full UK driving licence is preferred and training is provided by the team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a family home with dogs.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and emotional support.
• Supporting community access, social activities and appointments.
• Assisting with daily living tasks and promoting independence.
• Supporting and monitoring specialist clinical interventions following training.
• Supporting with PN/TPN routines and associated care plans.
• Assisting with gastrostomy, jejunostomy, ileostomy and urostomy care following competency sign-off.
• Monitoring for signs of illness, infection or changes in health and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Following detailed care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Maintaining accurate records and effective communication with the wider care team.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication (oral & written)

Comfortable in family home with dogs

Job description

Make a Real Difference – Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Care Assistant and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity.

* Please note that this vacancy is only open to female applicants due to the personal carerequiredfor a vulnerable service user aspermittedunder the Equality Act 2010*

Job Title:Care Assistant
Location:LS10 , Leeds
Pay:£14.50 p/h
Shifts: 08:00- 14:00 on weekdays and 10:00-22:00 on weekends

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive theoretical and practical training to equip you with essential skills and support your continued professional development.
• Clear and rewarding career progression opportunities within the health and social care sector.
• Ongoing guidance and support from our experienced Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff.
• Reliable weekly pay, with options to be paid via PAYE or through umbrella schemes.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay.

About the Role

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking a Female Care Assistant to support a female service user with Williams Syndrome and complex healthcare needs in her own home and within the community. Full clinical training and competency sign-off will be provided.

The service user is a friendly, sociable young lady who enjoys shopping, cinema visits, make-up, sensory activities, using her iPad and spending time with her family and pets

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person-centred care and emotional support.
• Supporting community access, social activities and appointments.
• Assisting with daily living tasks and promoting independence.
• Supporting and monitoring specialist clinical interventions following training.
• Supporting with Parenteral Nutrition (PN/TPN) routines and associated care plans.
• Assisting with gastrostomy, jejunostomy, ileostomy and urostomy care following competency sign-off.
• Monitoring for signs of illness, infection or changes in health and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Following detailed care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Maintaining accurate records and effective communication with the wider care team

Who We're Looking For

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Comfortable working in a family home with dogs

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employe r and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender re-assignm ent, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.