Health care assistant / support worker - Birmingham

Our client is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home; working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support a male client within their own home with complex needs. This man has a spinal cord injury and requires a male or female health care assistant. Support will involve personal care, social involvement and domestic chores. This will involve complex communication, PEG Feeding, bowel management, tracheostomy and ventilator support.
The client has a dog which will be present at the property, so applicants should keep this in mind when applying for this specific role.

This vacancy offers a permanent contract, utilising a monthly rolling rota.
Shifts are 07:00 – 19:00 or 19:00 – 07:00, however we require a worker to work night shifts and support with days where needed.
Paying £9 per hour for days and £10 per hour for nights.

Are you what our client is looking for?
Our clients ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Our client believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you're successful in joining us, you'll be benefiting from:

• 210 hours annual leave (pro rata)
• Opportunities to specialise in complex care
• Full training and support within your role
• Care Certificate award
• Regular team meetings
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company

Disclaimer

All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

This position will involve supporting an adult client.

We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this vacancy. If you are not selected for this particular position, your CV will be kept on file and you may be contacted for other suitable roles in the future.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.