Complex Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Peterhead is seeking compassionate Care Workers to support a young child with Cerebral Palsy. You'll provide essential personal care, manage medication, and offer companionship during night shifts. Ideal candidates will have excellent people skills, a valid driver's license, and the right to work in the UK. The role includes comprehensive training and numerous employee benefits, fostering both personal and career development.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free PVG and company mobile phone

Access to employee discounts platform

Career development pathway with SVQ

Wellbeing support including healthcare plans

Qualifications

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Will be subject to a PVG check and references.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to a young child with specific needs.
• Manage feeding and medication.
• Provide companionship and reassurance during care.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Great communication

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

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 Peterhead (AB42) area.

You'll be providing care and support to a young male (child) with Cerebral Palsy, who loves listening to music and whose specific needs include:

- Personal Care

- Oral Suctioning throughout the night

- Repositioning throughout the night

- Companionship

- Feed and medication management

Shifts include

- 3 or 4 shifts covering waking nights from 10pm - 8.30am

- Alternate weekends required

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 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, you will work towards your SVQ and 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 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.

^In Scotland, all care staff are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland. You must maintain your registration with SSSC and ensure your annual renewal is completed. You must also work towards your SVQ2 which Cera will fund however, there will be an SVQ registration fee which will be payable by the employee.