Complex Care Assistant - Reading, Berkshire

Integrated Care System; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Integrated Care System as a Complex Care Assistant to provide essential support to clients with complex needs. This role offers training and development opportunities in a rewarding environment. You’ll assist clients with daily tasks and build meaningful connections while ensuring their well-being. The position offers flexible shifts and competitive pay.

Benefits

Access to training and development

Referral payment for recommendations

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Caring personality and relevant experience are essential.
• Training in specific complex care needs provided.
• Opportunity to pursue NVQ.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for clients with complex needs, assisting with daily activities.
• Build connections with clients to meet individual care requirements.
• Handle physical tasks as part of care provision.

Skills

Cough Assist

Gastrostomy

Medication Administration

Non invasive ventilation

Oral suctioning

Seizure Management Epilepsy

Seizure Management Rescue Meds

Education

Caring personality with relevant experience

Access to online and classroom training in complex care needs

Chance to study for a relevant NVQ

Job description

Complex Care Assistant - Reading, Berkshire

As a Libertatem 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'll provide all the training and development you need to support your client, helping you get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role.

Main duties of the job

Everyone is different. That's the simple truth at the core of our approach to care. And the care opportunities we offer are different, too, from taking clients to medical appointments or helping them get up in the morning, to spending a full twelve hours helping them through their day. Whatever you choose, you'll be there to look after that person's unique needs. What's hugely important is your ability to build a connection with the people you're caring for. And, of course, you'll need to be able to handle the physical aspects, too. As part of the role, you will be required to have experience in Cough Assist, Gastrostomy, Medication Administration, Non invasive ventilation, Oral suctioning, Seizure Management Epilepsy, and Seizure Management Rescue Meds.

About us

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Job responsibilities

Hourly Pay:£13.48-£15.24 Location: Reading Day Shifts: Wednesdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 10am-2pm As a Libertatem 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’ll provide all the training and development you need to support your client, helping you get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role. Your role Everyone is different. That’s the simple truth at the core of our approach to care. And the care opportunities we offer are different, too, from taking clients to medical appointments or helping them get up in the morning, to spending a full twelve hours helping them through their day. Whatever you choose, you’ll be there to look after that person’s unique needs. What’s hugely important is your ability to build a connection with the people you’re caring for. And, of course, you’ll need to be able to handle the physical aspects, too. As part of the role, you will be required to have experience in the following: Cough Assist Gastrostomy Medication Administration Non invasive ventilation Oral suctioning Seizure Management Epilepsy Seizure Management Rescue Meds Supporting you Being a Libertatem carer isn’t just about caring. It’s about being good with people, too – being able to gain the trust of clients and their families. That’s why, if you have a caring personality and some relevant experience, we’ll give you access to online and classroom training in specific complex care needs, as well as the chance to study for a relevant NVQ. Depending on the client, you may be working on your own or part of a team. If you wish and have the availability, you could provide to support more than one client. Before you start, you’ll have the chance to meet your client and their family. And when you do, you’ll have day-to-day support with a Care Co-ordinator or Nurse Manager always on hand to answer your questions. You’ll also be able to access our ‘Carer App’ which is a fantastic source of insight and information. In short, we’ll give you all you need to get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role. What we can offer you Each of our clients has individual needs, so whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time hours, night shifts or day shifts, we can offer an opportunity to suit you. We’re continuously developing our benefits package to help you get more out of your role with Libertatem. What’s more, if you recommend someone who joins us, you could also receive a referral payment. And our employee assistance programme means you’ll have access to support that is focused on your well-being. We are open to all We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives excellence, and we work hard to create an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and, where possible, we’ll provide accommodations for those applicants with disabilities. Ready to join our team? Apply now! If you’re excited about what a career in care can offer and believe you are a great fit for this role, we want to hear from you! Click the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application. If you require any adjustments to be considered throughout the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable hiring experience. #Libertatem

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You'll need to have a caring personality and some relevant experience. We'll give you access to online and classroom training in specific complex care needs, as well as the chance to study for a relevant NVQ.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.