Care Assistant

Job Description What you'll do Our client is a child with a complex neuromuscular condition who requires a kind, caring, and engaging support worker to provide overnight assistance within the family home. Our client has a medical history that includes significant early health challenges and ongoing enzyme therapy, which is currently showing positive improvements in strength and development. Support is required during the night to ensure our client’s safety, comfort, and reassurance. The role involves being attentive and interactive when needed, responding appropriately to care needs, and helping to maintain a calm environment. Our client enjoys conversation, social interaction, toys, and screen-based activities, and communicates verbally with additional support through visual prompts and Makaton. The successful applicant will be patient, reliable, and compassionate, helping our client and family feel safe and supported throughout the night. Experience with complex needs is desirable, though a caring and confident approach is essential. What you’ll do: Providing dedicated 1:1 care. Supporting with mobility, communication, and personal care Delivering clinical care in a variety of complex needs.  Qualifications What you’ll need Previous experience is not essential for this role, however experience in complex care would be advantageous for this position.  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: Kidderminster Pay Rate: Up to £14.50 per hour  Shifts Available: Nights available  What we offer 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 you’ll get Maternity/Paternity leave Pension scheme Paid annual leave Refer a friend scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced DBS check