Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate care worker in the North East to support a young boy with complex disabilities. Essential duties include tracheostomy care, PEG feeding assistance, medication administration, and personal care. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with complex clients and excel in providing high-quality care. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment within the largest care company in the UK.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer-a-friend bonus

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Work for the largest care company in the UK!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in working with complex clients is essential.
• Must be reliable and compassionate.
• Ability to interpret non-verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support a young boy with complex disabilities in the family home.
• Provide tracheostomy care and assist with PEG feeding.
• Administer medication and provide personal care.
• Assist with positioning using various equipment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Monitoring medical conditions

Tracheostomy care

PEG feeding assistance

Medication administration

Personal care

Use of ceiling hoist

Job description

Shifts Available:Term time only:9.30 am – 3.30 pm -Waking Nights: Monday – Sunday 9:15 pm – 7.15 am

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

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 we offer

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• Book an interview at atime and date that suits you!

Job Description

What you'll do

A compassionate and reliable professional care worker is sought to support a young boy with complex disabilities in the Newton Hall area of Durham. You will work in the family home, where he lives with his parents and siblings.

Due to his medical condition, the client requires full support and constant monitoring. Key duties will include providing tracheostomy care, assisting with PEG feeding for some of his nutrition, administering medication, and offering personal care. Given his limited mobility, he requires full assistance with positioning, and you will use various equipment, including a ceiling hoist, to help with this. While he is non-verbal, he communicates through subtle gestures that, once understood, allow you to recognise his needs and feelings.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is professional, empathetic, and dedicated to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Previous experience in working with complex clients is essential.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day 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 opportunities employer.