Complex Care Assistant

Job DescriptionFemale Complex Care AssistantLocation: Poulton-Le-Fylde Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.FEMALE REQUIREMENT: This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific care needs of our clients.About UsRoutes Healthcare is a leading complex care provider - we are a care company, not an agency. We're real people who put individual healthcare needs first. We support people in their own homes (not in care homes), providing specialist 1-2-1 care for clients with complex health needs.About the RoleThis is a complex care position - you'll be providing dedicated, specialist care to clients with long-term complex health conditions in their own homes.What You'll Be Doing:Specialist Complex Care:Supporting clients with tracheostomy care, ventilation support, and respiratory needsManaging complex medication regimens and clinical observationsProviding personal care with dignity and respect for clients with physical disabilitiesSupporting clients with PEG feeding and nutritional managementMonitoring and responding to changes in client conditionWorking closely with healthcare professionals and familiesYour Role:Providing 1-2-1 care in the client's own homeWorking solo or as part of a 2-person team on double-up care packagesFollowing detailed care plans created by our clinical teamMaintaining accurate care records and clinical documentationCommunicating effectively with clients, families, and the wider care teamWe provide complex care across Oldham and the surrounding areas - speak to our recruitment team to discuss packages available.What Makes Complex Care Different:Unlike standard homecare, you'll be working with clients who have significant clinical needs requiring enhanced skills and training. This includes supporting people with:Long-term ventilation and tracheostomy careNeurological conditions requiring specialist positioning and careLife-limiting conditions requiring palliative and end-of-life careComplex physical disabilities requiring moving and handling expertiseAll focused on supporting each individual's lifestyle and wellbeing while managing their clinical needs safely and effectively.We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - not only for the people we support but their loved ones and family members too.Shift Patterns & HoursComplex care packages typically include:Consistent shift patterns with the same client(s)Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)Day shifts or night shifts availableShifts typically 8-12 hours depending on packageShifts allocated based on business needs and your availabilityOnce committed to a shift, we need you to complete the full shift reliablySpeak to the recruitment team to hear about our current packages and shift patterns.What We OfferCareer Development:Routes Academy programme with specialist complex care trainingClinical skills training including tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG feedingOngoing training and progression opportunities into senior complex care rolesSupport:Dedicated clinical on-call team available 24/7Regular clinical supervision and competency assessmentsWellbeing and mental health supportWe don't use agency staff - you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers onlyRewards:£13.69 per hour (includes holiday pay)Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)Enhanced rates for specialist skills and night shiftsWhat You NeedEssential:The right to work in the UK without needing employer supportDRIVING REQUIREMENT: A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for workAt least 6 months paid care experience in the UK, ideally with complex care experienceReliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent clinical careWillingness to complete specialist training in complex care skillsDesirable:Experience with tracheostomy care, ventilation, PEG feeding, or similar clinical skillsNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care(We provide comprehensive training in complex care skills for candidates with the right attitude and care experience)Ready to Make a Difference?If you're passionate about providing specialist care to people with complex needs in their own homes, and want to develop your clinical skills with full training and support, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the complex care packages and training available.Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional complex care services.JBRP1_UKTJ