Care Assistant for Complex Needs | Tracheostomy & PEG Support

Advantage Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate care worker to support a young boy with complex disabilities in his family home. Key duties include providing tracheostomy care, assisting with PEG feeding, monitoring his health, and offering personal care. The ideal candidate must have previous experience with complex clients and possess strong empathy, reliability, and dedication. This role offers opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Work for the largest care company in the UK!

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with complex disabilities required.
• Ability to use equipment like ceiling hoists for positioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide tracheostomy care and assist with PEG feeding.
• Administer medication and provide personal care.
• Constantly monitor the client's condition and support family.

Skills

Experience with complex clients

Empathy

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

A major care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate care worker to support a young boy with complex disabilities in his family home. Key duties include providing tracheostomy care, assisting with PEG feeding, monitoring his health, and offering personal care. The ideal candidate must have previous experience with complex clients and possess strong empathy, reliability, and dedication. This role offers opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive team environment.