Care Assistant

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This full-time, on-site Care Assistant role with City & County Healthcare Group offers a meaningful, person-centered position supporting a young woman at home who has a genetic neurological condition and epilepsy. Based in Chester, you’ll handle personal care, moving and handling, medications and PEG feeding, follow care plans, and accompany her to a day centre three times a week plus outings to parks, the zoo and cinema. No prior social care experience is required; a caring attitude, resilience and professionalism are essential, with full training provided. Pay is £13/hour days and £13.50/hour for waking nights. To apply, highlight empathy, reliability, teamwork, willingness to learn, flexibility for day and night shifts, DBS readiness, and any caring or volunteer experience.

Company Description

Location: Chester

Pay rate: £13 per hour (days)  £13.50 per hour (waking nights)

Shifts: Days and waking nights 

ICCM is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to support a young woman living at home with a genetic neurological and developmental condition and epilepsy. This is a rewarding, person-centred role that combines clinical care with meaningful daily engagement. Duties include all aspects of personal care, moving and handling, administering medication, and managing nutrition including PEG feeding, while following established care plans and supporting overall wellbeing. Full training can be provided for the right candidate, but a caring attitude, patience, and professionalism are essential.

Alongside clinical support, you will play an important part in making each day positive and enjoyable. The role includes accompanying her to a day centre three times a week for social activities, as well as regular outings such as trips to the park, zoo, cinema, and aquarium. At home, she enjoys being pampered, having her nails painted, and watching musicals and Disney films, so we are looking for someone engaging and enthusiastic who will actively support her interests and help her live a full and enjoyable life.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day 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 opportunities employer.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers