Care Assistant inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
SAT 11 JAN 2025
£12.00 - £12.50 per hour GOOD SALARY
ENHANCED DBS MATERNITY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY NIGHTS PENSION SPINAL CORD INJURY
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Competitive pay rate of £12.00 - £12.50 per hour, providing financial security.
Access to extensive resources and career pathways within City & County Healthcare Group, promoting professional growth.
Comprehensive training and clinical support in complex care areas, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
Flexible shift options available, allowing for better work-life balance.
Benefits package including maternity/paternity leave, paid annual leave, and a pension scheme.
Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of clients with complex needs, providing personal satisfaction.
Complete Care Amegreen is seeking a Care Assistant in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, offering a competitive pay rate of £12.00 to £12.50 per hour for full-time shifts, with both day (07:30 - 19:30) and night (19:30 - 07:30) options available. As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, the role provides a unique opportunity for individuals to enhance their skills in complex care areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, and seizure management, while supporting clients of all ages with diverse needs, including spinal cord injuries and muscular dystrophy.
Applicants do not need prior experience, as the company offers comprehensive nurse-led training. The position involves personal care and assistance for a gentleman with multiple sclerosis, and candidates should possess resilience and a willingness to learn. With benefits including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and career advancement opportunities, this role offers a fulfilling career path within the largest care company in the UK, dedicated to transforming the care industry through innovative practices.
Applicants do not need prior experience, as the company offers comprehensive nurse-led training. The position involves personal care and assistance for a gentleman with multiple sclerosis, and candidates should possess resilience and a willingness to learn. With benefits including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and career advancement opportunities, this role offers a fulfilling career path within the largest care company in the UK, dedicated to transforming the care industry through innovative practices.
Company Description
Location:Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Pay Rate:£12.00 - £12.50 per hour
Shifts Available:Full time - Days | 07:30 - 19:30
Nights | 19:30 - 07:30
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 Children’s 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.
This role will involve you looking after a gentleman with multiple sclerosis, with your day-to-day including manual handing and personal care.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
You will not require any experience to apply for this role, as we provide full nurse-led training. 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.
Location:Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Pay Rate:£12.00 - £12.50 per hour
Shifts Available:Full time - Days | 07:30 - 19:30
Nights | 19:30 - 07:30
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 Children’s 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.
This role will involve you looking after a gentleman with multiple sclerosis, with your day-to-day including manual handing and personal care.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
You will not require any experience to apply for this role, as we provide full nurse-led training. 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.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS), specifically the brain and spinal cord. In the United Kingdom, MS has emerged as one of the most common neurological disorders, influencing the lives of thousands of individuals and their families. Learn more...
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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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