Complex Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Newport Pagnell is seeking a care professional to support individuals with care needs in their homes. The role involves assisting with personal care and daily activities, with training provided for all necessary skills. Ideal candidates will bring energy, empathy, and enthusiasm to their work. Various shift options are available, and driving is preferred due to location constraints.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be someone who values building strong relationships.
• No complex care experience is necessary; training is provided.
• Driving is preferred due to limited public transport.

Responsibilities

• Support a person with a spinal cord injury in their family home.
• Provide catheter care, moving and handling, and administering medication.
• Assist with light domestic duties.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Enthusiasm

Communication

Job description

Overview

With this role you will be supporting a person in their family home to live as independently as possible. Our client has a spinal cord injury and the duties with his care include, catheter care, moving and handling, administering medication and light domestic duties. Our client lives with his wife; they enjoy going out for walks, attending church and visiting the lake district. We are looking for a care professional who brings energy, empathy and enthusiasm to every shift. You will be someone who values building strong relationships and providing high quality and attentive care. There is a care team in place and we are looking to add another carer to support with contingency cover. You don\'t 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 skills in various areas. Due to limited public transport routes in the area a driver is preferred for this role.

We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. You will be making your clients\' days brighter whilst developing your skills and knowledge. We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

Shifts

Shifts Available: Various day and evening shifts | Occasional sleep shifts offered

What we offer

Total Community Care (TCC) is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You\'ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It\'s the best of both worlds. What you\'ll receive:

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest home care provider in the UK!
• We\'re sorry we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.