Care Assistant at City and County Healthcare Group Ltd

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

13.25

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tracheostomy Care, Peg Feeding, Medication Administration, Personal Care, Positioning Assistance, Ceiling Hoist Operation, Complex Client Care, Empathy, Professionalism, Reliability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Location: Durham Pay Rate: £13.00 to £13.25 per hour 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 Pension scheme Refer-a-friend bonus Cycle-to-work scheme Fully funded Enhanced DBS check Ongoing training and career development opportunities Access to our in-house app Work for the largest care company in the UK! Book an interview at a time 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. Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers Region: North East England

Responsibilities

The professional care worker will support a young boy with complex disabilities in his family home, requiring constant monitoring due to his medical condition. Key duties involve providing specialized care such as tracheostomy care, PEG feeding assistance, medication administration, and full physical assistance with positioning using equipment like a ceiling hoist.