Female Complex Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wickford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Workers to join their Specialist Services Team in Wickford. This role involves providing dedicated care to clients, including children with specific needs, ensuring they receive the highest quality of support. The company values its employees and offers comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. With a focus on well-being, employees enjoy various benefits, including a referral scheme, enhanced pay, and access to an employee assistance program. Join a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Eyecare Plan

Mental Health Support

Uniform Provided

Mobile Phone Provided

Blue Light Card Eligibility

Care Friends Referral Scheme

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support for clients with special needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to an 11-year-old boy with specific needs.
• Ensure clients receive compassionate and dedicated care.

Skills

People Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Care Qualifications

Tools

Care Technology

Job description

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We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our Specialist Services Team to provide care to our clients in and around the Wickford area.

You'll be providing care and support to an 11 year old boy, who's individual needs include:

• PEG
• Oxygen

Working hours:

7am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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.

Why Cera?

You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our vision to empower people to live longer, healthier, better lives at home. Our core values – Commit, Connect, and Create – guide everything we do and we have a monthly Cera Stars awards programme to celebrate our employees' amazing work.

We invest in your development - We support your growth through recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. There is also opportunity for progression - 45% of our salaried vacancies were filled through the promotion of existing care workers and branch staff in 2023 through our carer career pathway.

Your well-being is a priority for us - You'll enjoy access to WeCare, our employee benefits platform offering discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers. Additionally, we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an employee assistance program, healthcare cash plan, eyecare plan, and mental health telephone support service.

We believe in making your job easier - We've brought care into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care – caring for our clients.

Key Requirements:

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• The Right to Work in the UK

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for extra income our Care Friends referral scheme (up to £600 per referral)
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• A comprehensive nurse led training programme, followed by shadowing and peer support from a dedicated care mentor in your first 12 weeks.
• Any required uniform is provided + mobile phone
• Blue Light Card eligibility - helping you save on everyday purchases and special treats which can be used with our We Care platform to offer double discounts.