We are looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Bank Complex Care Assistants to join our team and provide person-centred support to our female client in Tameside.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care within the client's own home, promoting her comfort, dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will support her with a range of complex care needs while following her personalised care plan, risk assessments and clinical guidance. This role requires professionalism, patience and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate care.
Please note: This recruitment is specifically for a contract supporting our client in Tameside. Successful applicants will be employed to work on this package of care.
As this is a Bank position, you may be required to work any of the following shifts, depending on service needs and your availability:
Day Shifts
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
4:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Night Shift: 10:00 pm – 7:00 am
Responsibilities
· Deliver high-quality, person-centred care within the client's home, promoting dignity, choice and independence.
· Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and maintaining personal hygiene.
· Support the client with stoma care, catheter care, and bowel management, including bowel evacuation, in accordance with the care plan and clinical guidance.
· Safely assist with mobility and transfers using hoists and other moving and handling equipment, following safe working practices.
· Administer medication and complete clinical observations as required, reporting any concerns promptly.
· Support the client with nutrition, hydration and meal preparation in line with dietary requirements.
· Monitor the client's physical and emotional wellbeing, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in condition.
· Build and maintain a positive, respectful and professional relationship with the client while promoting her independence, dignity and personal choices.
· Support the client to manage daily living activities, appointments and community access where required.
· Implement and follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
· Respond calmly and professionally to behaviours of concern, using positive behaviour support techniques and de-escalation strategies.
· Maintain accurate, timely and confidential care records, reporting incidents and changes in condition in line with organisational procedures.
· Work collaboratively with family members, healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
· Maintain a safe, clean and organised environment, adhering to infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding and moving and handling procedures.
· Respect the client's mental capacity, rights, privacy and preferences, supporting her to make informed decisions about her care wherever possible.
Skills required:
- Use of care management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Previous experience supporting adults with complex care needs in a home or community setting.
- Competent in administering medication and accurately recording care using electronic care management systems.
- Experience using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and de-escalation techniques to respond appropriately to behaviours of concern.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional, respectful and trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Reliable, flexible and committed to delivering high-quality care.
Requirements for the Bank Care Assistant:
- Must live in Tameside or within a reasonable travelling distance.
· Have a genuine passion for providing high-quality, person-centred care.
· Be reliable, compassionate and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Hold a valid Right to Work in the UK.
· Hold a full UK driving licence (desirable).
If you have experience as a Complex Care Assistant, we would love to hear from you.
Interested? Please note we are not offering sponsorship at this time.
Apply now or call our friendly recruitment team to find out more information on 0161 711 1722
Pay: £12.71-£13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
