Female Complex Care Assistant

Cera Care; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a compassionate Female Complex Care Assistant to provide specialized care for a non-verbal teenager with severe autism in the Colchester area. The role involves administering medical support, including ventilator assistance and PEG feeding, while offering emotional support and companionship. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and have the right to work in the UK. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are provided, ensuring a rewarding work experience.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform

Access to WeCare benefits platform

Exclusive discounts on driving lessons and car insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave policies

Wellbeing support and healthcare cash plan

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Worker or in a similar role is preferred.
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to a female teenager with severe autism.
• Administer PEG feeding and medication support.
• Work effectively in a team and independently.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

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Colchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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Job Description:

We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera to provide care to our clients in and around the Colchester (CO2) area.

You'll be providing care and support to a female teenager who is non verbal with severe autism, whose individual needs include:

• Ventilator
• PEG feeding and medication support

Shifts include

• Various shifts covering days or nights on a Full time or Part time basis with alternate weekends

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements:

• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!