Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support clients with complex needs, including those with Cerebral Palsy. The role offers full training and clinical support in areas like tracheotomy and seizure management. No prior experience is required, but candidates should possess compassion and resilience. Join us to be part of a team that transforms lives while developing your skills in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• No social care experience required, but compassion and care are essential traits.
• Ability to work within a close-knit team is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for individuals with complex needs.
• Support clients to attend university and social events.
• Assist with clinical areas such as tracheotomy and seizure management.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Shifts Available:10.00 am to 7.00 pm, Mon to Saturday

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

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

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and improve skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, stoma care, and so much more! 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. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

Our Client has Cerebral Palsy and need support to attend university and social events.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team

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.