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Care AssistantinWellingboroughinWellingboroughPUBLISHED SAT 4 JAN 2025

£13.00 GOOD SALARY 

ENHANCED DBSMATERNITYMUSCULAR DYSTROPHYNIGHTSPENSIONSPINAL CORD INJURY

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Competitive pay rate of £13.00 per hour, making the role financially rewarding.
Comprehensive training and clinical support to enhance skills in complex care areas such as tracheotomy and ventilation.
Diverse work environment where no two days are the same, providing a variety of challenges and experiences.
Access to employee benefits including maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and paid annual leave.
Opportunities for career growth within the largest care company in the UK, offering a range of career pathways.
Ability to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives, contributing to their well-being and happiness.
Supportive company culture focused on innovation, with opportunities to work with advanced technologies in the care sector.
Complete Care Amegreen is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to join their team in Wellingborough, offering a pay rate of £13.00 for bank night shifts from 21:00 to 07:00. The role involves supporting individuals with complex needs, such as spinal cord injuries and muscular dystrophy, in both community and home settings. Comprehensive training will be provided in critical areas such as tracheotomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care. Candidates should have experience with PEG feeding, ventilation, and suctioning, along with a compassionate and resilient attitude.

As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, this position offers numerous benefits, including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, a refer-a-friend scheme, and an enhanced DBS check. The company is committed to innovative practices aimed at transforming the care sector, providing a secure and opportunity-rich environment for career growth.
Competitive pay rate of £13.00 per hour, making the role financially rewarding.
Comprehensive training and clinical support to enhance skills in complex care areas such as tracheotomy and ventilation.
Diverse work environment where no two days are the same, providing a variety of challenges and experiences.
Access to employee benefits including maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and paid annual leave.
Opportunities for career growth within the largest care company in the UK, offering a range of career pathways.
Ability to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives, contributing to their well-being and happiness.
Supportive company culture focused on innovation, with opportunities to work with advanced technologies in the care sector.

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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