Female Complex Care Assistants – Part Time
Location: B92 (South Birmingham)
Pay: £15.00–£16.50 per hour
Provider: Livingwell Care Limited – CQC Registered
Livingwell Care Limited is an established, CQC-registered care provider based in South Birmingham. We specialise in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals within their own homes.
We are currently recruiting experienced Female Care Assistants to join a small, dedicated team supporting a young woman with complex care needs in the B92 area.
About the Role
You will be supporting a 29-year-old woman with a very rare chromosome disorder and profound multiple learning and physical disabilities. She is non-verbal, wheelchair-dependent, partially sighted, doubly incontinent, autistic, and has Type 1 diabetes. Despite her significant health needs, she has a lovely disposition and will engage positively when supported with empathy, patience, and reassurance.
This is a long-term role that requires reliability, consistency, and the ability to build trusting relationships with both the young lady and her family. Support is provided in a 1:1 or 2:1 capacity, depending on activity.
Hours Available
We aim to build a small, consistent care team. Applicants do not need to be available to cover all shifts listed.
Core Hours:
* Mornings: Monday–Friday, 07:45–09:45
* Evenings: Tuesday & Thursday, 16:00–19:30
* Weekends: Saturday, 08:30–12:30
These hours may increase over time to include longer evenings, Sundays, and overnight shifts, once the team is established.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Personal Care
* Medication administration
* Incontinence and personal hygiene routines
* Skin integrity and pressure care
* Physiotherapy and epilepsy care plan support
* Feeding, meal preparation, and diabetes-related routines
* Ensuring living areas (bedroom and wet room) remain clean, organised, and safe
Daily Living & Community Support
* Providing companionship within the home
* Supporting her to engage with the world beyond her home, including:
* Walks, activities, hydrotherapy sessions
* Planned respite activities
* Community opportunities and social engagement
* Attending healthcare appointments
* Supporting with tests, evaluations, and routine observations
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting young adults with complex care needs or profound learning and physical disabilities
* Training in key mandatory areas:
o Moving & Positioning
o Medication
o Safeguarding
o Health & Safety
o Infection Control
o First Aid
* Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive approach
* Willingness to commit long term to build trust and continuity
* Enhanced DBS check (required)
* Professional references
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Full UK Driving Licence (A family mobility vehicle may be available for community activities)
* NVQ qualification in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it
Why Join Livingwell Care?
* Supportive, experienced management team
* Full training updates provided
* Opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term caring relationship
* Competitive hourly rates (£15.00–£16.50)
* Work within a small, consistent team providing high-quality complex care
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