Home-Based Care Assistant for Teen with PMLD (Sat/Sun)

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Wareham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Theoretical and Practical training

Weekly Pay via PAYE

Bank Holiday paid at time and a half

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is recruiting a compassionate Care Assistant for a teenage girl with complex needs in Wareham. The role involves one-to-one care in her family home, with training provided and strong support from our clinical team.

The position is part-time, Saturday or Sunday 10:00–17:00, and requires a full UK driving licence. You will assist with personal care, PEG feeding, suctioning, nebulisers, and monitoring wellbeing, while building a trusting relationship and enabling

Qualifications

• 6 months of professional UK care experience.

Responsibilities

• Full support with personal care, hygiene, and dressing.
• Management of a gastrostomy (PEG) for feeds, fluids, and medication.
• Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning to maintain a clear airway.
• Administration of nebulisers.
• Monitoring of vital signs and overall well-being.
• Safe moving and handling using a ceiling track hoist and specialist sling.
• Supporting with her favourite activities and community access.
• Working closely with her supportive family as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

6 months care experience

Job description

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is recruiting a compassionate Care Assistant for a teenage girl with complex needs in Wareham. The role involves one-to-one care in her family home, with training provided and strong support from our clinical team.

The position is part-time, Saturday or Sunday 10:00–17:00, and requires a full UK driving licence. You will assist with personal care, PEG feeding, suctioning, nebulisers, and monitoring wellbeing, while building a trusting relationship and enabling