Complex Care Assistant

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sonderwell as a Complex Care Assistant, where you'll provide essential care and build meaningful connections with clients. This role requires expertise in complex tasks like cough assist and medication administration. We offer supportive training and a flexible working environment tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Referral bonuses

Access to employee assistance program

Flexible hours including full-time and part-time

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care tasks including cough assist, gastrostomy, medication administration.
• Relevant care experience required.
• A caring personality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex care to clients including cough assist and non-invasive ventilation.
• Build strong connections with clients while handling their physical care needs.
• Support clients with medical appointments and assist in daily needs.

Skills

Cough assist

Gastrostomy

Medication administration

Non-invasive ventilation

Oral suctioning

Seizure management

Job description

As a Sonderwell Complex Care Assistant, you can make a real difference to people's lives by caring for their complex needs and enabling them to live the life they choose. You'll join a supportive team that provides all the training and development needed to support your clients, making this a rewarding and fulfilling role.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for providing complex care to clients, including tasks such as cough assist, gastrostomy, medication administration, non-invasive ventilation, oral suctioning, and seizure management. You should have experience in these areas and be able to build strong connections with the people you're caring for. Sonderwell will support your development to ensure you deliver the best care possible.

About us

Sonderwell is a UK-wide care provider committed to delivering the best care so clients can lead their own unique lives. We value our carers and believe in supporting them to provide excellent care. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

Job responsibilities

Hourly Pay: £13.48-£15.24
Location: Reading
Day Shifts: Wednesdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 10am-2pm

Everyone is different, and our care reflects that, from assisting with medical appointments to full-day support. Building a connection with your clients is essential, along with handling the physical aspects of care. Experience in cough assist, gastrostomy, medication administration, non-invasive ventilation, oral suctioning, and seizure management is required.

Supporting you

Being a Sonderwell carer is about caring and connecting with people. If you have a caring personality and relevant experience, we provide online and classroom training, as well as opportunities to study for NVQs. You may work alone or as part of a team, supporting one or multiple clients. You will meet your clients and their families beforehand and have ongoing support from a Care Coordinator or Nurse Manager. Our ‘Carer App’ offers valuable insights and information.

What we can offer you

We offer flexible hours, including full-time, part-time, night, and day shifts, tailored to your needs. Our benefits package is continually improving, and we offer referral bonuses and access to our employee assistance program for your well-being.

We are open to all

We promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, valuing all backgrounds and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities where possible.

Ready to join our team?

If you're excited about a career in care and believe you're a good fit, we want to hear from you! Click the "Apply Now" button below. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the interview process to ensure a fair experience.

About Sonderwell

We are a UK-wide care provider dedicated to supporting our clients and carers. We foster a supportive environment for learning and growth, with a close-knit team always ready to help.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care tasks such as cough assist, gastrostomy, medication administration, non-invasive ventilation, oral suctioning, and seizure management. A caring personality and relevant care experience are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.