About the job
- About the RoleWe are recruiting compassionate, reliable and experienced Enhanced Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with complex, healthcare and palliative needs in their own homes.Clients may have physical disabilities, spinal cord injuries, tracheostomies, ventilation needs, PEG/RIG feeding, catheter or complex bowel care needs, and life-limiting conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
- Promote dignity, independence, choice and quality of life.
- Support with personal care, continence, mobility, transfers and pressure-area care.
- Assist with nutrition, hydration and medication in line with care plans and competency.
- Provide palliative and end-of-life care and recognise changes in condition.
- Where trained and competent, support with tracheostomy care, suction, ventilation, PEG/RIG feeding, catheter and complex bowel care.
- Support clients with spinal cord injuries and autonomic dysreflexia where required.
- Monitor health and escalate concerns or emergencies promptly.
- Maintain accurate care records, medication records and daily notes.
- Work professionally with families and healthcare professionals.
- Follow safeguarding, infection-control, health & safety and confidentiality procedures.
- Work strictly within your training, competency and authorisation.
- Essential RequirementsPrevious professional adult care experience.
- Experience in complex care, domiciliary care, healthcare, palliative care or physical disability support is desirable.
- Care Certificate, Level 2 Adult Care/Health & Social Care or equivalent experience desirable.
- Understanding of person-centred care, dignity, safeguarding and consent.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Reliable, compassionate and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow detailed care plans and emergency procedures.
- Willingness to complete specialist training and competency assessments.
- Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS and relevant pre-employment checks.
Desirable Specialist ExperienceExperience or qualifications in tracheostomy and suction, ventilation, PEG/RIG feeding, catheter care, complex bowel care, spinal injury care, autonomic dysreflexia, palliative care, medication administration and moving & handling would be advantageous.Training & SupportSuccessful candidates will receive induction, shadow shifts, client-specific training, competency assessments, ongoing supervision and professional development.Please note: Specialist clinical procedures must only be undertaken following appropriate training, assessment and formal competency sign-off.
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