Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Tees Valley; 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

AGH is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Support Worker to join a small team supporting a client with optic neuritis and transverse myelitis at home. The role includes managing tracheostomy, ventilation support, PEG feeding and catheter care, with a focus on enabling independence and participation in activities the client enjoys, like horse racing and football.

You will work closely with clinical professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality care and help Nic manage daily life in and

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, and patient approach.
• Ability to communicate clearly within a family team environment.
• Willingness to be trained in complex care tasks if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care to Nic with complex health needs.
• Support with daily living, mobility, PEG feeding, tracheostomy and catheter care.
• Assist in keeping the home and community activities running smoothly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Clear communication

Job description

Shifts Available: 7am – 7.30pm days and 7pm – 7:30am nights, additional holiday/sickness cover

What we offer

AGH 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

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and skilled Complex Care Support Worker to join a small, dedicated team supporting our Client Nic with complex health needs due to Optic Neuritis and Transverse Myelitis. They have a tracheostomy and require Ventilation, they need PEG feeding , use a Catheter and require help to mobilise at home and outside in the community. We are looking for someone who can help Nic run her house and participate in her interests which including watching Horse Racing and Football, Nic is a Sunderland fan.

This role involves delivering person-centred care, promoting independence and supporting clinical professionals to provide consistent and high-quality care

Qualifications

What you’ll do

• Experience in complex careor similar clinical settings (preferred).
• Competency or willingness to be trained in tracheostomy and PEG care.
• Reliability, patience, and a person-centred approach.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well within a team and family environment.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.