Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide care provider is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to provide vital, personalised care to clients with complex needs, including those with brain injuries. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, adaptable, and experienced in a care role, particularly with physical disabilities. This position offers flexible working patterns, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in individuals' lives. Join a supportive team and help enhance the quality of care for those in need.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Ongoing support from Nurse Care Manager

Free clinical training

Career development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional care experience, especially with brain injuries or physical disabilities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, personalised care to a client with complex needs.
• Assist with daily routines, including repositioning and managing pain.
• Support communication with a client using a communication board.

Skills

Professional care experience

Patient communication

Adaptability

Job description

Make a Real Difference - Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Care Assistant and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity. Apply Today!

Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: NN10 - Nothampton
Rate of Pay: £14/h
Shifts: Alternate Weekends / Nights
Contract Type:Full-time / Part-time / Bank
Specialism: Complex Care : Brain Injury; Bedbound; Difficult behaviours

Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
• Holiday Pay (PAYE)
• Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
• Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
• Career development opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

About the Role

You'll be providing intensive, personalised care to a client who requires a 1:1 care ratio and is nursed in bed. This includes assistance with repositioning, managing pain, and supporting daily routines. The client experiences:

• Brain injury and cognitive disruption
• Physical disability
• Wernicke encephalopathy
• Hydronephrosis
• Difficulty sleeping
• Bowel issues
• Periods of stress, which may include screaming and being unhappy
• Sensitive skin

While the client has difficulty with speech, they use a communication board. You should be patient and resourceful in supporting communication. Please note, the client smokes up to 10 cigarettes per week in her room.

You’ll receive full training and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident and well prepared.

Key Requirements

• Female applicants only (due to genuine occupational requirement).
• Minimum 6 months of professional care experience, particularly with individuals with brain injuries or physical disabilities, is highly desirable.
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Up-to-date CV with full work history

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to learn more about your experience, interests, and suitability for the role.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every day

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