Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Talbot Village; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing training

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide one-to-one care for a client with complex health needs in Bournemouth. The role involves assisting with daily living, mobility, nutrition and respiratory support, following detailed care plans to ensure safety, comfort and quality of life.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 6 months’ professional care experience, familiarity with complex care and epilepsy, and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional care experience.
• Experience with complex care or neuro-related conditions preferred.
• Knowledge of epilepsy management and seizure awareness.
• Experience with PEG/gastrostomy feeding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a service user with complex healthcare needs at home.
• Assist with daily living activities, mobility, positioning, nutrition and respiratory needs.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care following care plans.
• Promote safety, comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

Care experience

Complex care

Epilepsy care

PEG feeding

Mobility assistance

Communication skills

Independent working

Observation skills

Job description

Care Assistant (GN/BOUR/082026) Bournemouth, England

Salary: GBP15 - GBP15 per hour

Role:Care Assistant
Location:Bournemouth, BH3
Rate:£15 p/h
Shifts on offer:Saturday (17.30PM to 09.00AM)
Contract:Part-time
Speciality:Complex Care
Start Date:ASAP on completion of the recruitment process

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are proud to support children and young people with complex needs in educational settings, helping them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their educational goals.

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 of working for Sugarman Health and Wellbeing include:

• Enhancing our Service Users' quality of life


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Ongoing support from other Carers, the Nurse Care Manager, and the Registered Manager


• Weekly Pay Paid via PAYE or Umbrella


• Holiday Pay (PAYE)


• Enhanced Pay on Bank Holidays


• Refer a friend scheme *Terms and conditions apply*

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Healthcare Assistant to provide one-to-one support for our service user with complex healthcare needs within their home environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the quality of life of an individual living with multiple long-term conditions, supporting them to remain safe, comfortable, and engaged in daily life. Our service user has Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level V), Epilepsy, GORD, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Stridor. They require full support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, mobility, positioning, nutrition, and respiratory management. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting gastrostomy feeding, monitoring seizures, assisting with respiratory needs, and promoting the individual's safety, comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing.

We are looking for:

• Ideally have previous experience in complex care or healthcare settings.


• Experience supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy and/or neurological conditions.


• Knowledge of epilepsy management and seizure awareness.


• Experience with PEG/gastrostomy feeding.


• Understanding of pressure area care and moving & handling.


• Experience using hoists and specialist mobility equipment.


• Excellent communication and observation skills.


• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach.


• The ability to work independently and follow detailed care plans.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months of professional care experience


• The right to work in the UK and have the correct documentation for this


• A full enhanced DBS


• An up-to-date CV with full working history

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.