Complex Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to provide 1:1 care to a very young child. The role includes support with tracheostomy, medication, and gastrostomy. Shifts involve 20 hours a week from Monday to Saturday, with comprehensive training provided. The position offers various benefits like enhanced holiday pay, wellbeing support, and industry-leading career progression opportunities. Join a team that values compassion and dedication in caregiving.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform

Access to WeCare benefits & discounts

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave policies

Industry-leading career development pathway

Wellbeing support

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care and support to a very young child.
• Support with tracheostomy, medication, gastrostomy, and suctioning.
• Participate in comprehensive clinical training overseen by professional nurses.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Great communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

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 Newcastle (NE4) area.

You’ll be providing 1:1 care and support to a very young child, whose individual needs include:

• Tracheostomy support
• Medication
• Gastrostomy support
• Suctioning

Shifts include

• 20hrs a week covering 3 shifts between 8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to прет 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 آموزشی 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 इतने 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 own 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!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.