Care Assistant inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
MON 6 JAN 2025
£14.00 - £14.50 per hour GOOD SALARY
ENHANCED DBS MATERNITY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY NIGHTS PENSION SPINAL CORD INJURY
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Competitive pay rate of £14.00 - £14.50 per hour.
Access to a variety of shifts, including days and waking nights, offering flexibility.
Opportunity for professional development with full training and clinical support in complex care areas.
Comprehensive benefits package, including maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and paid annual leave.
Refer a friend scheme, allowing you to earn rewards for bringing in new talent.
Working in a supportive environment with the potential to make meaningful impacts on clients' lives.
Being part of a large, successful organization (City & County Healthcare Group) that offers stability and career advancement opportunities.
Complete Care Amegreen is seeking a Care Assistant in Birmingham, offering a pay rate of £14.00 - £14.50 per hour for various shifts, including days and waking nights. As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, employees will benefit from comprehensive training, career development opportunities, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and more. The role involves providing support to individuals with complex care needs, including those with spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, and acquired brain injuries.
Candidates are required to have previous experience in complex care, though full nurse-led training will be provided. This position promises a dynamic work environment where each day presents new challenges, allowing caregivers to enhance their skills while making a positive impact on the lives of clients. The organisation aims to drive innovation in the care industry and offers a supportive work culture promoting equality and career advancement.
Candidates are required to have previous experience in complex care, though full nurse-led training will be provided. This position promises a dynamic work environment where each day presents new challenges, allowing caregivers to enhance their skills while making a positive impact on the lives of clients. The organisation aims to drive innovation in the care industry and offers a supportive work culture promoting equality and career advancement.
Company Description
Location: Birmingham
Pay Rate:£14.00 - £14.50 per hour
Shifts: Various shifts available (days and waking nights)
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.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
Previous experience in COMPLEX CARE is essential for the role. We still will provide full nurse-led training.
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: Birmingham
Pay Rate:£14.00 - £14.50 per hour
Shifts: Various shifts available (days and waking nights)
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.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
Previous experience in COMPLEX CARE is essential for the role. We still will provide full nurse-led training.
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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