Female Complex Care Assistant

We're recruiting dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our Specialist Services Team to provide care to our clients in and around the Essex area.

You'll be providing care and support to our clients who's individual needs may include:

• Tracheostomy
• Epilepsy
• PEG Feed
• Ventilation
• Medication administration
• Oxygen
• Suctioning
• Personal Care
• Cough Assist
• Behaviour Management
• Autism

Working hours:

We have full time roles available, working days or nights on a block pay shift basis. You will be working 36 hours per week with a rota of at least 2 weeks in advance. This role is to cover Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford and Basildon OR Basildon, Grays and Southend, you will have regular clients and will be supporting for sickness and annual leave.

You will be supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, this will involve all aspects of care and supporting them to take part in activities inside and outside of the home. You will be a lifeline for the service user and their families, providing much needed support and respite.

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on drivinglessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, you will work towards your SVQ and there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements:

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.