Complex Care Assistant - Rossendale Area - £13.91 per hour

UKCIL; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support provider in the Rossendale area is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support a client with Cerebral Palsy. The role involves personal and domestic care, with a competitive pay rate of £13.91 per hour. Candidates must have a full clean driving license and experience in care work. This is a rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference in the client's life.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of £13.91 per hour

DBS paid by us

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke clinical training

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in gastronomy care and medication administration.
• Experience with tracheostomy care.
• Experience in personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist client with personal care needs.
• Support client in social activities.
• Ensure safe medication administration.

Skills

Self-motivation

Reliability

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Experience in care/support work

Tools

Motability vehicle

Job description

Overview

Complex Care Assistant - Rossendale Area - £13.91 per hour

Complex Care Assistant - Supporting a client with Cerebral Palsy in the Rossendale Area - Car Driver Essential - £13.91 per hour

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care/Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting a remarkable individual with Cerebral Palsy in the Rossendale area. This is far more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference each day by helping our client live life to the fullest!

Alongside clinical care tasks, you’ll support them in enjoying a range of enriching activities such as hydrotherapy, sensory exploration, and creative crafts. You’ll be part of a friendly, person-centred team where no two days are the same. (You will be working as part of a small team on a 2:1 basis.)

A full clean driving licence is essential and you must be able to drive the client's Motability vehicle.

Hours

• Your contracted hours will be: -PA1 : 63.5 hours over a 4 week period (average of 15.5 hours per week)
  • Week 1: Monday 11:30-5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3:30pm (18.5 Hours)
  • Week 2: Tuesday 12:30-5:00pm and Wednesday 11:30-5pm and Saturday 9am-3:30pm (16.5 Hours)
  • Week 3: Monday 11:30-5pm Saturday and Sunday 9am - 3:30pm (18.5)
  • Week 4: Tuesday 12:30pm-5pm, Wednesday 11:30-5:00pm (10)

About us at Salvere Support

Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centred care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.

In return Salvere Support offers:

• Competitive rate of pay (£13.91 per hour, and £20.85 per hour for bank holidays!)
• A DBS paid for by us.
• Full induction and ongoing support
• Bespoke clinical training sessions
• Additional pay for each online training course completed
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension Contributions

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for

You must be self motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:

• Gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication
• Tracheostomy care to facilitate ventilation
• Having a clean, full driving licence is essential (There is use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle)
• Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity
• Moving and Handling (including hoisting)
• Health crisis activity monitoring and administration of rescue medication
• Domestic duties ( Food prep, laundry, cleaning)
• Support to travel to appointments, and participate in social activities including swimming
• Monitoring of general health and well being, daily record keeping as such

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

Please submit your application to be considered for this role. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK.

We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com