Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support clients with complex needs in their homes. You'll receive full training in critical areas such as tracheotomy and ventilation, with the chance to develop valuable skills while making a positive impact on clients' lives. A UK driving license is essential for this role.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• No complex care experience required, full training provided.
• Full UK driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and catheter care.
• Provide tracheostomy support and light household duties.
• Transport clients to appointments and assist with days out.

Job description

Shifts Available:Various day and night shifts available

What we offer

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.

We're sorry, we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you’ll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

Key duties with the role includes, taking the client to appointments, personal care, catheter care, tracheostomy support and light household duties.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

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 areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care - and much more.

A full UK driving licence is required in this role to be able to support the client attending appointments and days out.

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.