Care Assistant

Company Description

Location :  Cambridge

Pay Rate :   £12.21 - £13.25 per hour

Shifts : Days & Nights - 8 am - 8 pm | 8 pm - 8 am

What we offer

Total Community Careis 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
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

We have an exciting opportunity for a carer to assist and support a young man with a spinal cord injury at his home in Cambridge. You would be required to support this client at home, out and about, and socialising / attending appointments. Daily tasks will include providing personal care, meal preparation, cleaning / laundry. The client also has a pet cat.

This is a busy and rewarding role, which requires someone adaptable, self-motivated, and reliable.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need complex care experience to apply for this role as this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference. You’ll receive full training and ongoing clinical support to develop in key areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care - and much more.

You must hold a clean automatic or manual driving licence as the client has a vehicle that you will be expected to drive.