Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Milton Keynes seeks a compassionate individual to support a gentleman with locked-in syndrome and type 2 diabetes. This position involves providing companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily tasks, with flexible shifts including weekends. No prior experience is necessary, but candidates must have access to a vehicle due to the role's location. Full training will be provided to ensure you develop the necessary skills to support your client effectively.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Access to in-house app

Qualifications

• Experience with catheter care, bowel management, and medication administration is advantageous.
• Full nurse-led training and ongoing clinical support provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to a gentleman with locked-in syndrome.
• Assist with daily household tasks and maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Assistance with household tasks

Job description

• Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - 7:45 am - 6:45 pm

The successful candidate will be flexible to cover days and nights and able to work every other weekend and must be able to work at least 2 shifts per week.

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role.

What we offer

Complete Care Amegreen is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings.

What you’ll receive

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to our in‑house app
• Work for the largest home care provider in the UK!

Job Description

You will support a gentleman living with locked‑in syndrome and type 2 diabetes by providing companionship, personal care and assistance with daily household tasks. He is a passionate Tottenham football fan and enjoys watching sports, TV and films. He values spending time with his visiting family, listening to the radio and taking walks around the local area. Your role will involve helping him maintain a comfortable, engaging and supportive environment.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Previous experience is not required; however, experience with catheter care, bowel management, and medication administration is advantageous.

You’ll receive full nurse‑led training and ongoing clinical support to develop skills in various areas.

The successful candidate will be a driver with access to a car.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and their homes, with spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. You will be making your clients’ days brighter whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.