External opportunity
Rapid Response Care Assistant
Posted 8 Mar 2026 · Other
Job description
Job Description
What you’ll do
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Rapid Response Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs.
You’ll need to be willing to travel to various packages within a 100-mile radius and work on an on-call rota. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
What you'll need
You must have previous social care experience to apply for this role. We’re interested in people with compassion and the ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.
Additional Information
Why 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.
Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers
Company Description
Location: Middlesbrough and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: Up to £19 per hour
Shifts Available: Covering day and night shifts across the week, including weekends.
A driver with access to a vehicle is required, as you will be required to travel.
What we offer
Advantage Healthcare (AGH) 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 you’ll get
Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
Pension scheme
Benefits and wellbeing platform
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Refer a friend scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced DBS check
Pay, skills & work eligibility
Compensation
A clear compensation amount was not identified. Ask the employer for the range, currency, pay period and whether it covers base pay or total compensation.
Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
- Visa sponsorship
- Not stated clearly
- Relocation support
- Not stated clearly
- Working hours / time zone
- Not stated clearly
Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.
Location & work arrangement
Listed work locations
- Sunderland, England, United Kingdom