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Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support a client at home, helping them live safely, independently, and with dignity. You will assist with personal care, mobility, daily activities, and emotional support as part of a compassionate team.

Full training will be provided, with ongoing support from registered managers and clinical staff. Weekly pay options are available, and there are opportunities for career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of professional UK care experience.
• Complex care experience preferred, especially spinal injuries, tracheostomies, and respiratory management.
• Active, engaging and outgoing personality.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts with flexible start times.
• Full training provided and opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Mobility and transfer support (wheelchair transfers).
• Tracheostomy management and care where trained.
• Nebuliser treatments and respiratory support assistance.
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Companionship and supporting social outings.
• Medication support where trained.
• Household tasks and light cleaning.
• Following care plans and reporting changes or concerns.

Skills

Care experience

UK care system

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Day: £14/h (14 Hours) 7AM start - flexible to stay later hours

Nights

Shifts:

2-3 shifts

Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you'll support vulnerable individuals in their own homes, helping them to live safely, independently, and with dignity. You'll assist with a range of tasks, from personal care to emotional support and everyday activities.

We are currently supporting an active individual who was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis resulting in a C2 level spinal cord injury and full-time wheelchair use.

Our client enjoys being out and about, including staying at the pub and festivals, and local walks, football, playing games, listening to music, as well as relaxing at home watching TV .

Full theoretical and practical training to support skills and development

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing support from Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff

Weekly pay (PAYE or umbrella options available)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Mobility and manual handling support (wheelchair transfers and positioning)
• Tracheostomy management and care
• Administering nebuliser treatments and assisting with cough assist equipment
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Companionship and supporting active social outings (cinema, local walks, sporting events)
• Medication support (where trained)
• Household tasks (cleaning, laundry)
• Following care plans and reporting changes or concerns

Who We're Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.
• Complex Care experience preferred, particularly with spinal injuries, tracheostomies, and respiratory management (cough assist / nebulisers).
• An active, engaging, and outgoing individual who shares our client's passion for music, games, football, and cinema trips.

You'll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.

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