Complex Care Assistant - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Maldon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Care Assistant to join their nurse-led team in Maldon & Chelmsford. This rewarding role involves providing essential care to a young client with complex needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being during night shifts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people skills and a compassionate nature, with the opportunity to enhance their career through comprehensive training and support. Join a team that values home care as a vital service, making a real difference in the lives of clients and their families.

Benefits

Free Uniform & PPE

Full Clinical Training

Fully Funded Qualifications

Employee Recognition Awards

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with previous care experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a child with complex needs during night shifts.
• Administer necessary medical support as outlined.

Skills

People Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Care Experience

Job description

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Care Assistant - Night Shifts in Maldon & Chelmsford

We're recruiting a dedicated and compassionate part-time Care Assistant in the Maldon & Chelmsford area, working nights. You will join our nurse-led care team to provide care to a 4-year-old male with Kleesstra Syndrome, a genetic developmental condition. This condition leads to multiple complex needs including sight and hearing issues, lung disease, gastrostomy, and epilepsy.

Specific needs of this client include:

• Buccal for Epilepsy - administered by his parents
• B-Pap
• Ventilation and Oxygen support when needed

Shifts available: Part-time Night shift - Thursdays 10pm-7am. Other night and day shifts may be available in the Essex area if you wish to increase your hours.

We provide comprehensive nurse-led training and induction programmes to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team.

We seek individuals with excellent people skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively both in a team and independently.

We believe home care is a vital way of improving lives. As a Care Worker, you will help clients continue living the lives they prefer within their own homes. Previous caring experience is advantageous but not essential.

As a valued employee, you'll access WeCare, our employee benefits platform offering shopping discounts, cashback from over 800 retailers, and support services including an employee assistance program, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan, and a wellbeing centre for your mental and physical health.

What does Cera offer?

• Permanent contract
• Free uniform & PPE
• Full clinical training and supervision overseen by our Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Fully funded qualifications and career progression opportunities
• Employee recognition awards
• Uncapped £600 refer-a-friend scheme*

Requirements:

• Previous care experience required (including personal experience of caring for someone)
• This role is subject to a DBS check and references