Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne, Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate carers to support an individual with Neuromyelitis Optica. You'll provide essential daily living assistance, engage in social activities, and help maintain communication with the client. Previous experience with tracheostomy and ventilation is required, alongside a caring attitude. This role offers rewarding opportunities to make a significant difference in someone's life.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous experience with tracheostomy and ventilation required.
• Compassionate and resilient nature is essential.
• Willingness to undergo nurse-led training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support with daily activities.
• Assist with mobility and personal care.
• Facilitate social visits and outings.

Skills

Experience with tracheostomy and ventilation

Compassion and care

Resilience

Job description

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare 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. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

We are looking for compassionate and reliable carers to join a dedicated care team supporting a friendly individual living with Neuromyelitis Optica. Due to this condition, the client uses a ventilator and requires full support with all aspects of daily living, including mobility and personal care.

The client is a sociable person with a close-knit, supportive family and partner who are actively involved in their care. The client can make decisions and is involved in all conversations and choices relating to their care. Communication is key, and the client engages well with carers to build positive, professional relationships.

This role involves providing personalised support, including assistance with drinking (the client enjoys tea with milk and no sugar - served with a straw, please - and the occasional Coke Zero!), helping the client make the most of daily activities, and facilitating outings when possible. Social visits and trips out are also important to the client.

At home, the client enjoys watching Sunderland AFC matches, horse racing (with the occasional fun bet), and keeping up with social media using eye-gaze technology. The client also treasures their pets - three cats (Arthur, Martha, and Shadow) and a dog named Stan - who bring lots of joy and companionship.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life, while becoming part of a warm and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You will need previous experience with tracheostomy and ventilation, as well as plenty of care, compassion, and resilience, as we provide full nurse-led training.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At City & County, we see extraordinary achievements every day, driven by the dedication of our people. As the UK’s largest care provider, we’re committed to transforming the industry - using smart technology, innovative thinking, and compassionate care.

We offer career progression, long-term job security, and the chance to be part of something truly special.

Apply today and start your journey with us.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.