Complex Health Care Assistant - ABI Client, Nuneaton, West Midlands

Almond Care Ltd.; Nuneaton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Almond Care Ltd. is seeking dedicated Complex Care Assistants in Nuneaton to provide person-centred care and support to clients with Acquired Brain Injuries. The role involves assisting with daily personal care, implementing rehabilitation goals, and promoting social inclusion while ensuring a compassionate environment. Opportunities for training and professional development available.

Qualifications

• Experience with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or similar conditions is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and undertake specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and daily living support to clients.
• Implement rehabilitation goals and support cognitive tasks.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Understanding of cognitive and emotional challenges

Education

Good level of spoken and written English

Job description

Complex Health Care Assistant - ABI Client

Join Almond Care – Where Compassion Meets Career

Award-winning provider of complex care at home
At Almond Care, we specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex needs to live independently – in the comfort of their own homes. Now, we’re on the lookout for dedicated Complex Care Assistants in Nuneaton, CV10 to join our outstanding team supporting a client with an acquired Brain Injury, so if you have experience with this or a similar condition, you would be perfect for her.

Pay: From £12.75 per hour

Shifts:

7am to 7pm (12 hour days) on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Job Purpose:

To provide consistent, person-centred care and rehabilitation support to a client living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), promoting independence, safety, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion within their home and community.

Personal Care and Daily Living Support:

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming as required.
• Support with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration as needed.
• Support with mobility, including the safe use of mobility aids or transfer equipment.
• Assist with medication administration and health monitoring, following training.

Rehabilitation and Cognitive Support:

• Implement and support rehabilitation goals set by therapists (e.g., speech, OT, physiotherapy).
• Encourage the client to engage in cognitive tasks and routines that enhance independence.
• Support with memory prompts, attention aids, and structure to daily life.

Communication and Behaviour Support:

• Use clear, appropriate communication techniques, including visual aids or augmentative tools if required.
• Provide reassurance, consistency, and emotional support in line with the client’s behavioural needs.
• Respond calmly and professionally to any emotional or behavioural challenges associated with ABI.

Community and Social Involvement:

• Support the client in accessing the community, attending appointments, or engaging in hobbies and social activities.
• Promote social interaction and reduce isolation through companionship and encouragement.

Documentation and Team Working:

• Maintain accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any relevant observations.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, family members, case managers, and healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to the client's care plan and follow safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding of cognitive and emotional challenges.
• Willingness to learn and undertake specialist training (e.g., ABI awareness, PBS).
• Reliable, flexible, and capable of working both independently and within a team.

Full job description available on request

All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer. Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.