Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide care provider is seeking a Complex Care Assistant in Warrington to offer specialized, emotional, and clinical support to a service user recovering from a brain injury. Key responsibilities include managing complex clinical needs and providing personal care, focusing on building trust through communication. The role demands patience and resilience, with opportunities for extensive training and career development. This meaningful position directly enhances the life of someone with significant needs, and successful candidates will be supported in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes

DBS application registered

Double Pay on Bank Holiday

Holiday Pay

Comprehensive training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in complex clinical care is highly desirable.
• Willing to travel to Chester for shadowing and training.
• Must provide updated Right to Work documentation.

Responsibilities

• Managing tracheostomy care, suctioning, nebulisers, PEG feeding.
• Providing full personal care and hygiene.
• Using an alphabet chart to communicate needs.
• Providing emotional support and managing distress.
• Supporting community access as part of care.

Skills

Experience in complex clinical care (Tracheostomy, PEG, Suction)

Exceptional at interpreting non-verbal cues

Emotionally resilient

Job description

Become a Dedicated Complex Care Assistant - Provide Specialised, Emotional, and Clinical Support

Role: Complex Care Assistant
Pay: £14 p/h
Location: Warrington
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, Days and Nights

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

• Comprehensive theoretical and practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills for this complex care package.

• Career development opportunities.

• NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care Please enquire for more information

• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.

• Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes

• DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing

• Double Pay on Bank Holiday

• Holiday Pay

About the Role

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is seeking exceptionally patient, kind Complex Care Assistants to form a dedicated team for a remarkable lady. This is a profoundly impactful role, providing clinical and emotional support to our service user following a catastrophic brain injury.

Your role will be central to maintaining her physical health and psychological wellbeing. Our service user is non-verbal and communicates using an alphabet board and specific physical signals. She requires full support for all aspects of her care, including airway management via a tracheostomy and nutrition via a PEG. While her needs are complex, the opportunity to build a trusting, supportive relationship and enable her to engage with the world is incredibly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Competently managing tracheostomy care, suctioning, nebulisers, and PEG feeding and medication.

• Personal Care & Mobility: Providing full personal care and hygiene. Repositioning and performing all transfers using a hoist.

• Communication: Patently using an alphabet chart and observing unique signals (toe/head movements) to understand her needs and wishes.

• Psychological Support: Providing a calm, consistent, and reassuring presence. Building trust is paramount, as our service user experiences periods of distress.

• Community Access: Supporting our service user to access the community as part of her care plan, requiring a driver on shift.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Unwavering Patient and Kind: Able to provide care without rushing, building trust over time.

• An Amazing Communicator: Exceptional at interpreting non-verbal cues and dedicated to ensuring our service user is understood.

• Emotionally Resilient: Able to provide compassionate support while managing complex emotional needs.

Requirements for the Role

• Experience in complex clinical care (Tracheostomy, PEG, Suction) is highly desirable.

• Must be willing to travel to Chester for shadowing and training.

• To provide the correct compliance documents, including an updated Right to Work.

Why Join This Role

• Profoundly Meaningful Work: Build a deep, therapeutic relationship and become a vital source of stability and trust.

• Specialist Training: Receive extensive, expert training in advanced clinical procedures and communication techniques.

• Become an Expert: Develop highly specialised skills in complex neurological care and support.

• Supported Team Environment: Join a dedicated team with full backing from our Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nurses.

• Make a Real Difference: Directly enhance the quality of life for a person with significant needs, supporting both physical health and emotional wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual with the strength to support someone through a life-changing journey, we would love to hear from you.

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.