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Care AssistantinBirminghaminBirminghamPUBLISHED SAT 11 JAN 2025

£12.00 - £12.50 per hour GOOD SALARY 

ENHANCED DBSMATERNITYMULTIPLE SCLEROSISMUSCULAR DYSTROPHYNIGHTSPENSIONSPINAL 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.
A culture of innovation and positive change, being part of the largest care company in the UK.
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.
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.
A culture of innovation and positive change, being part of the largest care company in the UK.

More about MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
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...
Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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