Job description
Make a Real Difference – Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Care Assistant and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity. Apply Today!
Care Assistant – Complex Care | Ripponden
Hourly Rate:
Mon-Fri DAYS £13.50 & Sat-Sun DAYS £15.50
Mon-Fri NIGHTS £14.50 & Sat-Sun NIGHTS £16.50
Increase in hourly rate on the completion of competencies
Shifts: 07:00 – 19:00, (Days) | 19:00 – 07:00 (Nights)
Sugarman Health & Wellbeing is hiring a Care Assistant to support a service user with a C2 spinal cord injury, tracheostomy, and ventilator dependency in their own home. The individual has full capacity and requires assistance with daily Activities.
About Us
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.
Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?
Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical training to equip you with essential skills and support your continued professional development.
- Clear and rewarding career progression opportunities within the health and social care sector.
- Access to fully funded NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care (enquire for more details).
- Ongoing guidance and support from our experienced Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff.
- Reliable weekly pay, with options to be paid via PAYE or through umbrella schemes.
- Refer a friend scheme
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you’ll support vulnerable individuals in their own homes, helping them to live safely, independently, and with dignity. You’ll assist with a range of tasks, from personal care to emotional support and everyday activities.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months care experience (Essential)
- Driver required (Mobility van)
- Non-smoker/vaper
- Willing to assist with physical tasks (e.g., gardening, long walks)
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
- Assisting with mobility and manual handling
- Supporting with meal preparation and feeding, where necessary
- Monitoring and recording vital signs (after training)
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Prompting or assisting with medication (where required and trained)
- Helping with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Following care plans and reporting changes or concerns to the care team
- Maintaining dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality care. Ideally, you will have:
- A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.
- Complex Care experience preferred, but not a mandatory need.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to learn more about your experience, interests, and suitability for the role.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every day.
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