Company Description

Location: Wigan and Chester

Pay Rate: £15 per hour

Shifts Available: Days and Nights on a rota basis - 40 hours per week

Access to a vehicle will be required due to the nature of the role. 

What We Offer

As part of ICCM, a proud member of City & County Healthcare Group, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources, career progression opportunities, and a range of benefits. Being part of the City & County Healthcare Group means you’re joining a supportive network with the stability and opportunities of a larger organisation, while maintaining the personal and fulfilling work that ICCM provides. It's truly the best of both worlds.

What You’ll Get:

• Maternity/Paternity Leave: We offer supportive leave options to help you balance work and family life.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our comprehensive pension scheme.
• Paid Annual Leave: Enjoy a generous amount of paid time off to recharge.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn rewards when you refer a friend to join our team.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Save money and contribute to a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work program.
• Enhanced DBS Check: We provide an enhanced DBS check to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients.

Job Description

What you’ll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill set and join us as a Rapid Response Care Assistant. In this role, you’ll receive full training and clinical support to develop and refine your skills in complex areas such as tracheotomy care, ventilation, seizure management, stoma care, and much more!

We are committed to providing exceptional care for people of all ages in their homes and the community, with a variety of complex needs including spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized care to clients with complex needs, including support for spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other conditions.
• Travel to client locations within a 100-mile radius, providing rapid and responsive care where it’s needed most.
• Work on an on-call rota, ensuring that our clients receive timely and consistent support.
• Receive continuous clinical support and training to expand your skills in specialist areas like tracheotomy, ventilation, stoma care, and seizure management.
• Be adaptable and ready for a different challenge each day, while making a real difference in the lives of your clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

What you’ll need: 

• Previous experience in Complex care is essential, with a desire to develop your skills. 
• Willingness to travel up to 100 miles for various client packages and to work on an on-call rota.
• Ability to handle a variety of complex care needs with professionalism and compassion.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential.
• A proactive attitude and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

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