Community Care Assistant

IMC; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Now Complex Care is urgently recruiting Community Care Assistants with PEG experience to support a new care package in Grimsby, launching soon. You’ll deliver person-centred care in clients’ homes, with support from a second carer to ensure safety and continuity.

Strong moving-and-handling skills, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to undertake PEG training are essential. DBS checks and training will be completed before deployment.

Qualifications

• Previous PEG care experience is essential.
• Moving and handling experience with training.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits.
• Caring, reliable and professional approach with good communication.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care.
• Willingness to complete PEG training and competency assessments before duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in the service user’s home.
• Support PEG-related care per care plan and competencies.
• Assist with safe moving and handling per procedures.
• Support daily care needs while maintaining dignity and independence.
• Coordinate with a second care assistant for safe, continuous support.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns promptly.

Skills

PEG experience

Moving & handling

Driving licence

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Training & competency checks

Job description

Community Care Assistants - PEG Experience Essential

Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Employer: Health Now - Complex Care

Job Type: Bank / Zero-Hours

Pay: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

Health Now Complex Care is urgently recruiting experienced Community Care Assistants with PEG experience to support a new community-based care package in Grimsby, launching within the next two weeks.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate and confident carers who have experience supporting individuals with complex care needs and can deliver safe, person-centred care in their own home.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team and make a genuine difference to someone's daily life and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support within the service user's home.
• Supporting with PEG-related care in line with the individual's care plan and your assessed competencies.
• Assisting with moving and handling safely, following the care plan and appropriate procedures.
• Supporting the individual with their daily care needs while maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence.
• Working collaboratively with a second care assistant to provide safe, consistent support.
• Following all relevant care plans, risk assessments, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns promptly to the appropriate team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous PEG care experience.
• Moving and handling experience and relevant training.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as this is a community-based role.
• A caring, reliable and professional approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality care.
• Candidates must be willing to complete any required PEG training and competency assessments before commencing duties on this package. Previous experience does not replace the requirement for package-specific training and competency sign-off.

Shift Pattern

The package will require two care assistants for scheduled calls throughout the day, including:

• Morning calls - 60 minutes.
• Lunchtime calls - 45 minutes.
• Teatime calls - 45 minutes.
• Bedtime calls - 45 minutes.
• Exact call times are to be confirmed. There may also be opportunities to pick up additional community care calls in the local area.
• We are looking to build a reliable team with good availability across the week to ensure safe staffing and continuity of care.

Why Join Health Now Complex Care?

• Opportunity to join a new care package from launch.
• Work as part of a supportive team delivering complex care in the community.
• Opportunities for relevant training and competency development.
• Potential to pick up additional hours across local care packages.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of people receiving complex care at home.

Please note: All offers are subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and the appropriate DBS requirements. Staff must complete all required training and competency assessments before being deployed to the package