Complex Care Assistant

Cera Care; Crook; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare provider is seeking compassionate Care Workers to join their team in Crook. You'll support clients with varied health needs, including assistance with communication and daily activities. Ideal candidates will have excellent people skills, a Driver's License, and the ability to work independently. The role offers comprehensive training and a range of benefits including enhanced pay rates and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company phone and uniform

Access to discounts platform

Exclusive discounts for driving and maintenance

Enhanced parental leave policies

Career development pathway

Wellbeing support

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Qualifications

• Drivers License and access to a vehicle required.
• Subject to DBS/PVG check and references.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to an adult male with specific health needs.
• Work a mix of daytime and nighttime shifts.
• Participate in a comprehensive training and induction programme.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Job description

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We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera to provide care to our clients in and around the Firtree (DL15) area.

You'll be providing care and support to an adult male with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and refractory epilepsy, whose individual needs include:

• Epilepsy
• PEG feeding
• Vent
• Cough Assist
• 4 x days covering 6.45am to 6.35pm
• 4 x Nights covering 6.45pm to 6.45am

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements:

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!