Company Description

Pay Rate: £13.50

Location: Darlington

Shifts Available: Day shifts  Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun 

Access to a vehicle is required due to the location and nature of the role.

Who We Are

Advantage Healthcare  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 we offer

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• Book an interview at a time and date that suits you!

Job Description

What you'll do

Parents are seeking a compassionate, reliable female carer to join the team supporting a 12-year-old beautiful girl with very complex medical needs.

This is a specialist role requiring attention to detail, and the right people to ensure her safety, comfort and quality of life.

She is home schooled, enjoying activities as part of her day, and getting outside if the weather allows. Alongside her clinical care we want carers who can help her enjoy these important moments.

The role includes:

• PEG feeding
• Administration of prescribed medications
• Seizure management
• 24/7 ventilation support
• Suctioning and chest physiotherapy
• Hoisting and full personal care
• Supporting her learning, play and daily activities

  Training and support:

• You will work closely with the family and existing carers to receive full training in the home
• Ongoing support from healthcare professionals
• This is a highly responsible role where reliability and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You will not require complex care experience for this role. Just plenty of care, compassion, and resilience as we provide full nurse-led training. 

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