Care Assistant - Complex Care for Children

About Complete Care Amegreen

Located in Flint, Wales, Complete Care Amegreen (CCH) employs 14,000 care staff across 32 companies with a dedication to ensure that no one needing care is neglected. Focused on revolutionizing the care sector, they emphasize a people-first model aiming to be the premier employer in care services.

Highlights of CCH include a strong referral culture of over 5,243 care professionals recommending friends to join, 135 internal promotions within a year, and a leadership team originating entirely from care professionals.

Role Overview

As a Complex Care Assistant, you will provide attentive overnight support to a young child who requires complete assistance in daily care routines, ensuring safety and comfort through the night shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with manual handling tasks
• Administering feeds and medications via gastrostomy
• Monitoring skin and tissue health
• Managing respiratory needs including BiPAP non-invasive ventilation for day and night sleep, as well as monitoring oxygen saturation
• Providing incontinence care including four-hourly intermittent catheterisation during daytime

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering care to children with complex medical needs within a home care setting
• Practical knowledge of respiratory care, PEG feeding, and catheterisation techniques is advantageous

Additional Benefits and Conditions

• Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check fully covered by the employer
• Paid induction with comprehensive training provided, allowing candidates with no prior experience to qualify
• Career advancement opportunities with pathways to senior and leadership roles
• Enhanced leave options accommodating life events
• Possibility to work nationwide within the CCH network
• Access to perks including Blue Light Card discounts and RAF schemes

Working Hours and Compensation

The role involves 9-hour night shifts scheduled Monday through Sunday. The pay rate is £15.20 per hour.