Care Assistant inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED
THU 9 JAN 2025
£13 per hour GOOD SALARY
ENHANCED DBS FAMILY MATERNITY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY PENSION SPINAL CORD INJURY VEHICLE
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Competitive pay rate of £13 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Flexible shift patterns with day shifts totaling 20 hours per week, allowing for a good work-life balance.
Access to full training and clinical support to develop specialized skills in complex care areas.
Opportunity to make a real difference in clients' lives, providing companionship and support to individuals with complex needs.
Comprehensive employee benefits, including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and paid annual leave.
A culture of growth and development, with numerous career pathways and opportunities for advancement within a leading healthcare group.
Complete Care Amegreen is seeking a Care Assistant for a role in Milton Keynes (MK17) with a pay rate of £13 per hour. The position requires day shifts for 20 hours a week, with specific shifts on Wednesdays and Fridays in one week and Wednesdays and Saturdays in the next. Candidates must have access to a vehicle due to the geographical demands of the job. The role involves providing companionship and assisting with personal and domestic care tasks for a gentleman with locked-in syndrome and type-2 diabetes.
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and clinical support to develop skills in areas such as tracheotomy care, ventilation, and seizure management. Experience in catheter care, bowel management, and medication administration is essential. Complete Care Amegreen offers various benefits, including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid leave, and opportunities for professional growth within the City & County Healthcare Group. This role promises a dynamic work environment where caregivers make meaningful impacts on their clients' lives while advancing their own skills.
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and clinical support to develop skills in areas such as tracheotomy care, ventilation, and seizure management. Experience in catheter care, bowel management, and medication administration is essential. Complete Care Amegreen offers various benefits, including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid leave, and opportunities for professional growth within the City & County Healthcare Group. This role promises a dynamic work environment where caregivers make meaningful impacts on their clients' lives while advancing their own skills.
Company Description
Location:Milton Keynes (MK17)
Pay Rate: £13 per hour
Shifts Available: Day shifts - 20 hours per week
Week 1 - Wednesday and Friday 08:15 - 18:15
Week 2 -Wednesday and Saturday 08:15 - 18:15
Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of role
What We Offer
Complete Care Amegreen 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
What You’ll Do
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex 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. 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.
The client is a gentlemen who unfortunately suffers with locked-in syndrome and has type-2 diabetes. Your role would be to offer companionship and to complete day-to-day household tasks,attending to his personal and domestic care.
He's a huge fan of football and watching sports in general, he also enjoys spending time with his family who come to visit him.
If you're a dedicated and resilient carer and would like to join our ever-growing and exciting team then would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
What you’ll need
Experience in catheter care, bowel management and medication administration is essential for this role.
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.
Location:Milton Keynes (MK17)
Pay Rate: £13 per hour
Shifts Available: Day shifts - 20 hours per week
Week 1 - Wednesday and Friday 08:15 - 18:15
Week 2 -Wednesday and Saturday 08:15 - 18:15
Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of role
What We Offer
Complete Care Amegreen 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
What You’ll Do
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex 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. 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.
The client is a gentlemen who unfortunately suffers with locked-in syndrome and has type-2 diabetes. Your role would be to offer companionship and to complete day-to-day household tasks,attending to his personal and domestic care.
He's a huge fan of football and watching sports in general, he also enjoys spending time with his family who come to visit him.
If you're a dedicated and resilient carer and would like to join our ever-growing and exciting team then would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
What you’ll need
Experience in catheter care, bowel management and medication administration is essential for this role.
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.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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