Complex Care Assistant

Location: Bridgwater

Pay Rate: £17.15 per hour

Shifts Available: Days & Nights Available (8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am)

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We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional At Total Community Care, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Bridgwater.

What you’ll do

• We are looking for a motivated, friendly and chatty care/support worker to provide high-quality care and companionship to a gentleman who lives at home with his daughter.

• This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting individuals to live as independently and positively as possible.

The role includes:

• Providing 12-hour daytime support and wake night support

• Providing companionship, conversation and reassurance

• Supporting with medication

• Assisting with personal care

• Providing tracheostomy (trachy) care

• Promoting and encouraging independence

• Supporting him to maintain his social life and enjoy outings

• Accompanying him when spending time with friends and getting out into the community

• Helping with some light household tasks

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• We're looking for someone who is reliable, caring, motivated and social.

• You should enjoy building a genuine rapport with the person you support and be able to encourage him to make his own choices and remain as independent as possible.

• Experience with tracheostomy care and complex care would be desirable, along with a willingness to work as part of a supportive team.

• If you're a compassionate person who enjoys making a real difference and would like to support someone to live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

• Additional Information

• Why choose us?

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more