Waking nights care assistant

• Supporting a young lady with an acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and epilepsy
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs
• Carrying out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, digital stimulation for bowel management, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care
• Providing ongoing assistance with continence, medication, mobility, meal preparation and helping with household tasks
• Promoting people independence
• Bringing a real sense of joy to those you support
• Supporting within various service users homes as required by the company

• A minimum of 6 months recent care experience
• Ideally experience with complex care clients including young adults or children, autism, neurodiversity, non verbal support, cerebral palsy, epilepsy/seizure management and previous experience with mental health and challenging behaviours
• Comfortable providing 1-1 moving and handling support including use of ceiling track hoists and providing full personal care support
• Excellent communication skills and previous experience in supporting those who are non verbal using alternative communication methods
• Experience in providing emotional support and working within distressing environments
• Ability to commit to the shift pattern and be reliable
• Access to your own car and a UK driving licence is preferred
• Must be aged 18 or over
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting

A level 2 or 3 NVQ in health care would be advantageous

• Free company paid DBS until 31st December 2025
• Paid induction training
• Enhanced bank/weekend holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £250 / referral
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
• Structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring through Rising Stars programme