Complex Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Complex Care Assistants to join their team in the Stoke-on-Trent area. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to clients with high dependency needs, including spinal injuries and tracheostomy care. The company values its employees, offering a supportive environment with training programs for those new to care. Enjoy flexible shift patterns, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of clients. If you are passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free DBS check

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity schemes

Continued professional development

Employee Assistance line

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clients with high dependency needs.
• Ability to perform medication management and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and emotional support to clients.
• Manage medication and assist with household tasks.

Skills

Medication management

Personal care

Emotional support

Communication skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

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ST6 Stoke on Trent area of Staffordshire

Own Transport Essential

• Weekly pay
• 08:00 – 16.00 & evening shift 19.00 – 21.00 & Night shift 21.00 – 08.00
• Shift patterns may vary

Staffordshire branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Whilst our branch is situated in Staffordshire, much of our work is in and around our towns and villages within the local areas. We offer a variety of care services; however, we do pride ourselves on the excellent support and care we deliver.

What our clients are looking for

We want to make life better for more people. As a Complex Care Assistant you’ll be joining us in our continued efforts to make life better for our clients. The clients we support have an array of high dependency needs, this may include supporting clients with spinal injuries, tracheostomy care, suction, cough assist and more.

We want to make life better for you too, so you will have a contract of employment and all the support and development you need to thrive in your role and developing your career.

As much as this is preferred for a complex care role, we do offer an excellent care certificate training programme for anyone who is new to care for any of our other roles.

How will you be helping?

• Medication management and administration
• Help around the house
• Personal Care
• General emotional support

What we offer:

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money – T&C’s apply
• Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.
• A driver’s licence is essential
• Good professional and personal references
• A strong character

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.