Care Assistant

Shifts Available: Day shifts - 8:30 am -2 pm

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 seeking a dedicated and compassionate carer to support a young person with complex medical and physical needs. The individual has a rare genetic neurocognitive and growth disorder, is non-mobile and non-verbal, and requires full support with daily care. They receive all nutrition and medication via a gastrostomy tube and require daily chest physiotherapy due to aspiration lung disease. The role also involves supporting epilepsy and dystonia management, including recognising and responding appropriately to different seizure types. Despite significant care needs, the individual enjoys listening to stories, being sung to, attending a specialist school, and spending time with family. This position would suit someone patient, reliable and attentive, with experience or a willingness to learn complex care routines and a genuine commitment to providing safe, nurturing and person-centred support.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in-line with the following is essential for this position: -

• Experience working in a complex care setting
• Experience in Peg Feeds
• Experience with medications

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.