Job Description
About the role
Our client is living with a cuffed tracheostomy and requires 24/7 ventilation, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, suction, and medication administration via gastrostomy. He also uses a communication tablet as he can no longer speak, so strong verbal and written English skills are essential to ensure clear understanding.
Daily life is calm and homely — enjoying TV, meaningful conversations, and time spent with his wife and children when they visit. He particularly values carers who are good listeners, patient, and warm-hearted.
What you’ll be doing
• Providing safe, skilled care with tracheostomy, suction, and ventilation
• Administering feeds and medications via PEG
• Offering companionship and emotional support to both client and his wife
• Enjoying TV, conversation, and time with visiting family
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a kind, attentive, and skilled carer to support a gentleman returning home after a long hospital stay. This is a unique opportunity to provide truly person-centred care in the comfort of his own home, working closely with him and his wife.
We know the right person will not only have the clinical skills but also the right personality to fit into the home environment. You’ll need to be:
• Calm, observant, and confident in managing complex health needs
• Flexible and reliable with excellent communication skills
• Respectful of his vulnerability, patient, and sensitive to building trust
• Happy to join in with family life, sharing quiet companionship and conversation
This role would suit someone who thrives in a one-to-one environment, where you can make a genuine difference each day. Training will be provided for the specific clinical skills required.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and in their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.
Whilst training is providing experience supporting someone with complex care needs would be an advantage, particularly experience with tracheostomy and a ventilator. The role requires support with personal care, respiratory management and escorting to appointments.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. You will be making your clients’ days brighter whilst developing your skills and knowledge.
We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal-opportunity employer.