Job description
Make a Real Difference – Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Care Assistant and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity. Apply Today
* Please note that this vacancy is only open to male applicants due to the personal care required for a vulnerable service user as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 *
Location: LS17 , Leeds
Pay: £13.50 p/h
Shifts: 10:00- 13:00 , 20:00- 22:00 (pop-ins) , 10:00 – 22:00 (12 hour shift)
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.
- 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
We are looking for a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Care Assistant to support a young woman with complex healthcare needs in her family home in Leeds.
She has a range of complex conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, PEG feeding requirements, mobility needs, and non-verbal communication needs. Despite her challenges, she is a cheerful and engaging young woman who loves music, sensory activities, films, spending time in the garden, and social interaction with those around her.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care and hygiene support
- Supporting PEG feeding, hydration, and medication administration (full training provided)
- Assisting with hoist transfers and repositioning
- Monitoring health, wellbeing, and clinical observations
- Supporting communication through non-verbal cues and interaction
- Maintaining accurate care documentation and records
- Delivering meaningful social and sensory activities
- Working collaboratively with family members and healthcare professionalsPromoting dignity, independence, and choice at all times
Who We’re Looking For
- Minimum 6 months’ care experience
- Availability to work two pop-in shifts and one 12-hour shift each week.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience in complex care, PEG feeding, epilepsy, or physical disabilities is desirable but not essential
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.
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