Job description
* Full training provided
* Location: Reading
* Type: Full time minimum of 1 shift per week
* Salary: £16.87 per hour
* Working pattern: Thursday/Saturday & adhoc shifts
* Requirements: To be eligible to apply, you must have recent UK experience in a complex care setting and hold full right to work in the UK
Make a Real Difference
Are you ready to make a real impact? At Innovate Care Group, we support adults and children with complex health needs to live rich, fulfilling lives – and we’re looking for compassionate individuals to join us. Help us deliver life-changing care that truly makes a difference.
About Us
We are setting a new standard in complex care by combining expert clinical services with compassionate, person‑centred support. “Together Towards Tomorrow” is more than our motto, it’s how we empower our clients and our staff to grow, achieve, and thrive.
We make a positive impact on entire families, nurturing their growth and working towards new achievements, always mindful of unique conditions and abilities. Our dedicated team continuously seeks new ways to improve and adapt our services, making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.
Your Role
As a Complex Care Assistant for Innovate Care Group, you will work alongside a Registered Nurse and play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of safe, outstanding care of our client in Reading. You will be supporting a young adult male living with brain injury.
Clinical skills required
* Suction
* PEG feeding
* Wound care
* Bowel care (including manual evacuation)
* Seizure management
Experience with individuals with sight and hearing impairment would be advantageous.
Why Choose Innovate?
Unlike agency or domiciliary care roles, we offer:
* No unpaid travel time – you’re paid for the work you do.
* Consistent shifts with one client – predictable income and routine.
* Reliable long‑term work – not last‑minute shift offers.
* Strong team environment – backed by qualified clinical leads and support staff.
Training Pathway
If you already have experience in care and are looking to build on your skills and step into a more specialised role, this is a great opportunity for you. Our structured training includes:
* Online learning modules
* Face‑to‑face clinical training
* Shadowing and competency assessments
* Continuous CPD and career growth opportunities
What We Offer
* Weekly pay
* Transparent rolled‑up pay structure – All advertised rates now include holiday pay, making it easier to compare your earnings with other roles. Your holiday pay is accrued and held safely in your holiday pot, ready for you when you take time off.
* Clinical and peer support network
* Allocated care coordinator and clinical lead who provide continuous support, including out‑of‑hours
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
* Contributory pension scheme
* “Care Professional of the Month” rewards
* Referral bonuses
* Bespoke, client‑specific training plus career advancement opportunities including CPD
What We’re Looking For
* At least 12 months of care experience including seizure management and suctioning
* Experience with complex needs would be advantageous
* Compassion, professionalism, and reliability
* Good communication skills and IT confidence
* Willingness to be part of a family‑centred care team
* Hold an understanding of safeguarding
* Ability to recognise deterioration in both psychological and physical health
Innovate Care Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to safeguarding, creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All roles are subject to a few checks including an enhanced DBS check.
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