Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Complex Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring specialized, person-centered care. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate support to clients with complex health needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and independence within their homes. Your proactive approach and excellent communication skills will help foster trusting relationships and promote positive outcomes for those under your care. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills directly impact quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized care tailored to each client’s individual care plans, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
- Support clients with complex health conditions by monitoring symptoms and administering prescribed medications accurately.
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation of care provided, updates to care plans, and client progress using IT systems.
- Communicate effectively with clients, family members, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure coordinated and consistent care delivery.
- Drive between different client locations in accordance with schedules, ensuring timely support while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assist clients with home management tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in home care and complex health management.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a care home or providing home care services is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills in English to effectively interact with clients and team members.
- Valid driving license and ability to travel between client locations confidently and safely.
- Familiarity with creating and following detailed care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Basic IT skills for documentation, updating records, and communicating via digital platforms.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy when supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to home care environments is advantageous.
This role is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals eager to provide high-quality complex care while developing their skills within a supportive team environment. We are committed to paying all our team members fairly for their valuable contributions!
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Pay: £14.42-£15.41 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have an enhanced DBS covering both adult and child services that is on the update service?
- Do you have full access to a car to travel to work?
- Would you be happy to travel to the office in Chester Le Street for an interview and training?
Work Location: In person
