Company Description

Location: Chester

Pay rate: £13 per hour (days)  £13.50 per hour (waking nights)

Shifts: Days and waking nights 

ICCM 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

Job Description

We are looking for Care Assistants to work with a young lady with a genetic neurological and developmental disorder & epilepsy in her home. 

The role is varied and consists of supporting our client with daily tasks, including all elements of personal care, moving & assisting, administering medication and managing nutrition (PEG feeding).

Alongside the clinical aspects of care, you will also be there to provide the client with enrichment and make her days positive and enjoyable. This involves going to a day centre 3 days a week which allows her to socialise with friends and take part in group activities. This role involves plenty of time out and about, including walks to the park and the zoo, even days out to the cinema and the aquarium, ensuring that the day is as fun as possible. Whilst in the home, this young lady really enjoys being pampered and having her nails painted and is a big fan of musicals and Disney films.”

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team

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.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers