Care Assistant

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.