Care AssistantAdvantage Healthcare LimitedDurhamCompany DescriptionLocation: DurhamPay Rate: £13.00 to £13.25 per hourShifts Available: Term time only: 9.30 am - 3.30 pm - Waking Nights: Monday - Sunday 9:15 pm - 7.15 amAccess 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
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Job DescriptionWhat you'll doA 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.QualificationsWhat you'll needPrevious experience in working with complex clients is essential.Additional InformationWhy 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.
