Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay (PAYE)

Ongoing support from Nurse Care & RM

Free clinical and theory training

Refer a Friend scheme

Zusammenfassung

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support a male service user with depression and OCD, plus chronic physical health issues. The role requires female applicants only due to a genuine occupational requirement, with daytime hours including alternate Saturdays.

You will join a supportive team offering full training, weekly pay (PAYE or Umbrella), holiday pay, and ongoing guidance from a Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager.

Qualifikationen

• Must be female (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills
• Minimum 6 months of professional care experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Up-to-date CV with full work history

Aufgaben

• Support bladder and bowel care management and monitor for discomfort or infection.
• Provide mobility support and assist with back pain and paralysis/weakness.
• Support daily routines, timekeeping and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage adherence to room-specific shoe routines and positive behaviour.
• Provide personal and pressure area care as required.
• Accompany the service user on community outings and gym visits

Kenntnisse

Timekeeping

Communication

Care experience

Jobbeschreibung

Contract

Type: Part-time

Specialism: Mental Health Care & Complex Physical Care

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 the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a male service user living with Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), along with physical health complications including chronic back pain, weakness/paralysis, loss of sensation, loss of bladder/bowel control, and difficult or painful urination.

This is a fulfilling and dynamic role offering the opportunity to learn new skills and build a meaningful care relationship. The individual is very independent and fully mobile, but benefits from key prompts and clear routine support:

Routine & Punctuality: Excellent timekeeping is essential.

Behaviours & Prompts: The client likes to wear specific shoes in different rooms and requires encouraging support to wear them properly.

Community Engagement: Client enjoys getting out and about, including taking the bus into town.

• 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
• Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Key responsibilities may include:

• Supporting bladder and bowel care management, monitoring for signs of discomfort or recurring infection
• Mobility support and physical assistance relating to chronic back pain and paralysis/weakness
• Supporting daily routines, timekeeping, and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour and adherence to room-specific shoe routines
• Personal and pressure area care (as required)
• Accompanying the service user on community outings, public transport, and gym visits

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

Key Requirements

• Must be female (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills
• Able to work daytime hours including alternate Saturdays and a weekday
• Minimum 6 months of professional care experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Up-to-date CV with full work history

You’ll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.