Complex Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Career progression

Family-friendly leave

National opportunities

Discounts

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd in Bromsgrove is seeking a dedicated care worker to provide daily living support for a young person with complex health needs. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility and daily routines, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.

You will monitor for seizure activity, recognise triggers, and respond with prescribed rescue medication when required, while supporting communication and participation in activities the client enjoys.

Qualifications

• Experience working with epilepsy and seizure management would be beneficial
• Caring and compassionate approach
• Keen to help promote client independence
• Calm and patient individual

Responsibilities

• Provide full daily living support including personal care, bathing, dressing and continence management.
• Support with a pureed diet and maintain strict infection control procedures.
• Monitor seizure activity, recognise triggers, administer prescribed rescue medication and follow emergency procedures when required.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Calm demeanor

Patience

Job description

Shifts: Days (7:30 am - 4 pm or 08:00-20:00) and Nights (10 pm - 6 am)

Job Description

What you'll do

In this role, you will provide full support with all aspects of daily living for a young person with complex health needs, including epilepsy, developmental delay and neurological conditions. This includes assisting with personal care, bathing, dressing and continence management, as well as supporting with a pureed diet and maintaining strict infection control procedures due to a high vulnerability to illness. You will accompany and support them during the school week, helping them engage and participate, and ensure a consistent daily routine, including a calming bath after school and a structured bedtime routine. A key part of the role is monitoring for seizure activity, recognising triggers such as sudden loud noises or changes in temperature, and responding appropriately, including administering prescribed rescue medication and following emergency procedures when required. You will work closely with their family to ensure safe and consistent care, support communication needs as they are non-verbal but have good understanding, and encourage participation in activities they enjoy. Above all, you will create a calm, safe and supportive environment, promote their independence, and act as a strong advocate to ensure their needs and preferences are always respected.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Experience working with Epilepsy and seizure management would be beneficial
• To be caring and compassionate
• Keen to help promote independence of our client
• A calm and patient individual

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction – no experience needed
• Career growth – clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly – enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities – relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts – Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more