Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez Advantage Healthcare en tant qu'Assistant de Soins Complexes pour soutenir un jeune garçon avec des besoins médicaux spécifiques. Vous recevrez une formation complète et un soutien clinique pour développer vos compétences en soins complexes. Ce poste propose des horaires flexibles avec un riche éventail de responsabilités dans un environnement bienveillant.

Benefits

Congés maternité/paternité

Congés payés annuels

Programme de recommandation

Vérification améliorée DBS

Qualifications

• Compétences cliniques en soins complexes, formé(e) pour la prise en charge des patients.
• Confiance en les soins cliniques grâce à la formation fournie.
• Capacité à évoluer dans divers environnements, y compris scolaires.

Responsibilities

• Assister un jeune garçon atteint de la maladie de Pompe infantile dans son environnement familial.
• Promouvoir l'indépendance et gérer les besoins cliniques du patient.
• Participer à des activités variées avec le client, y compris dans des contextes scolaires.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

PEG feeding

Ventilation support

Suctioning

Medication administration

Moving and handling

Job description

Pay Rate:£14 per hour (days) and £15 per hour (nights)

Shifts Available:

• Monday to Sunday, Waking nights 10 pm until 8 am
• Monday to Friday, 8 am until 4 pm

What we offer

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Complex Care Assistant, supporting a young boy with Infantile Pompe Disease in his family home. You’ll receive full training and clinical supervision to develop skills in areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, PEG feeding, seizure management, and more. The client enjoys worship, teaching, football, collecting football cards, movies, and Sky Sports News. There is a friendly Labrador at the property, and some support will take place in school settings. This is a non-smoking home. You’ll help promote independence, manage clinical needs, and engage with family - making each day different, rewarding, and a chance to grow your expertise in complex care.

Qualifications

What you'll need

The following clinical skills are required for this role: tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation support, suctioning, medication administration, and moving and handling. Full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided to ensure you are confident and competent in delivering high-quality care tailored to the client’s complex needs.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At City & County, we see extraordinary achievements every day, driven by the dedication of our people. As the UK’s largest care provider, we’re committed to transforming the industry - using smart technology, innovative thinking, and compassionate care.

We offer career progression, long-term job security, and the chance to be part of something truly special.

Apply today and start your journey with us.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.