Complex Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Heath and Reach; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career progression

Family-friendly – enhanced leave

National opportunities – relocate and随

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a client at home. You will help with tracheostomy care, ventilation support, personal care, meals, shopping, and transport to appointments.

We provide nurse-led training, full induction, and clear progression into senior roles within CCH. A full UK driving licence is required to perform care visits and duties across the area.

Qualifications

• No complex care experience required; opportunity to grow skills with Nurse-led training and clinical support.
• Full UK driving licence is required to drive client’s car to appointments and days out.
• UK DBS check will be provided free of charge as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilator support
• Catheter care
• Personal care
• Meal and drink prep
• Shopping
• Light cleaning and laundry
• Taking client to appointments and visits

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Complex Care Assistant to support our client in their home in Leighton Buzzard. This is a fulfilling role where you will support our client's medical and social well-being. Our client has pet cats, loves gardening and loves chatting with her carers. We are looking for someone who values building strong relationships and providing high-quality and attentive care. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting her independence and enhancing her quality of life.

Key duties with this role include:

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilator support
• Catheter care
• Personal care
• Meal and drink prep
• Shopping
• Light cleaning and laundry
• Taking the client to appointments and visits

Qualifications What you'll need

You do not need complex care experience to apply for this role as this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference. You'll receive full Nurse led training and ongoing clinical support to develop in key areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, catheter care - and much more. A full UK driving licence is required in this role in order to drive the clients car to appointments and days out.

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We're not only changing lives, we're transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care. What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Advantage Healthcare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we're looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Leighton Buzzard.

• Free DBS check - we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction
• 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