Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Watford is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support individuals with complex needs in their homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with physiotherapy, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have essential experience with PEG feeding and bowel management, along with a full UK driving license. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the community, benefiting from ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer-a-friend bonus

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential experience with PEG feeding and bowel management.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Compassionate, reliable, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to individuals in their homes.
• Assist with physiotherapy and meal preparation.
• Perform regular equipment safety checks.

Skills

Experience with PEG feeding

Bowel management

Moving and handling

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Job description

Shifts Available:Day Shifts 8 am - 9 pm

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

You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being a Complex Care Assistant at City and County Healthcare group brings.

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

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Complex Care Assistant to support an individual in their home, helping them live as independently as possible. This varied role includes personal care, bowel and bladder management (experience in bowel care is essential), physiotherapy support, driving the client to appointments, meal preparation (including feeding assistance), light domestic tasks, and regular equipment safety checks. It’s a great opportunity to develop your skills while making a real difference. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that supports people of all ages with spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs - no two days are the same, and each one brings the chance to positively impact someone’s life.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

• Experience with PEG feeding, bowel management, and moving and handling is essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Compassionate, reliable, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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.