Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group is seeking a kind, patient overnight support worker to assist a child with complex neuromuscular needs in the family home. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and reassurance during the night, with interactive activities and responsive care.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 care, support mobility and communication, and assist with personal care. Prior experience with complex needs is advantageous; DBS checks are emphasised as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Overnight support experience is not essential, but caring approach is crucial.
• Experience with complex needs is desirable.
• Familiarity with Makaton or visual prompts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 overnight care.
• Assist with mobility, communication and personal care.
• Deliver clinical care in the context of complex needs.

Skills

1:1 care

Mobility support

Personal care

Communication

Job description

What you’ll get

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

Job Description

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

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

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.