Complex Care Assistant

Location: Bridgwater

Pay Rate: £17.15 per hour

Shifts Available: Days & Nights Available (8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am)

We can offer flexible working hours or contracted hours, this will be discussed after successful completion of interview.

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

We are CCH . With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves

- 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
- 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
- Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Total Community Care , part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Bridgwater.

What you’ll do

We are looking for a motivated, friendly and chatty care/support worker to provide high-quality care and companionship to a gentleman who lives at home with his daughter.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting individuals to live as independently and positively as possible.

Responsibilities

Providing 12-hour daytime support and wake night support; Providing companionship, conversation and reassurance; Supporting with medication; Assisting with personal care; Providing tracheostomy (trachy) care; Promoting and encouraging independence; Supporting him to maintain his social life and enjoy outings; Accompanying him when spending time with friends and getting out into the community; Helping with some light household tasks

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is reliable, caring, motivated and social. You should enjoy building a genuine rapport with the person you support and be able to encourage him to make his own choices and remain as independent as possible. Experience with tracheostomy care and complex care would be desirable , along with a willingness to work as part of a supportive team. If you're a compassionate person who enjoys making a real difference and would like to support someone to live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.; A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.