Complex Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a young girl both at school and home. The ideal candidate will bring joy and confidence into her life while gaining valuable training in areas such as tracheostomy care and seizure management. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm during term time. This role offers various benefits, including paid annual leave and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in tracheostomy care is desirable.
• Knowledge in intermittent catheter care, PEG feeding, and suction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a vibrant young girl at school and home.
• Provide care involving tracheostomy, ventilation, and seizure management.
• Build specialty skills through provided training.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Intermittent catheter care

PEG feeding

Suction

Cough assist

Sensory loss management

Bladder and bowel care

Job description

Shifts Available: Monday to Friday| 7:30 am - 4 pm (term time only)

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare 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 get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Complex Care Assistant to support a vibrant young girl at school and in her family home. She lives with her parents, older sister, and their friendly dog.

Described by her family as a “cheeky diva” with an infectious personality, she is sociable, determined, resilient, and full of life. She enjoys spending time with her sister, using her tablet, listening to music, and watching her favourite shows - especially Mr. Tumble.

With full training provided, you’ll have the chance to build specialist skills in areas like tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and more, all while making a genuine difference in her daily life.

If you’re ready to bring care, confidence, and joy into this amazing young girl’s world, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Due to the client's needs, experience intracheostomy careisdesirable. Experience in intermittent catheter care, PEG feeding, suction, cough assist, sensory loss, and bladder and bowel care would also be desirable.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.