Complex Care Assistant

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Female Complex Care Assistant (Children) Location:

Chesterfield Area Pay Rate:

up to £15.69.00 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. 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 Routes Healthcare We're a leading complex care provider - a care company, not an agency. We support people in their own homes with specialist 1-2-1 care for complex health needs. About the Role We're looking for an enthusiastic, engaging, and compassionate care assistant to support children, young people, and vulnerable adults in and around Chesterfield. You'll be working with clients with Learning Difficulties, often on the Autistic Spectrum, providing care in the community and supporting them to access activities for social stimulation. You'll be: Providing 1-2-1 personal care with dignity and respect Supporting clients with epilepsy/seizures and administering Buccal Midazolam (training provided if needed) Using alternative communication methods such as Makaton, visual aid symbols, and other prompts Supporting clients who may be non-verbal or have limited communication abilities Managing challenging behaviour with patience and understanding Transporting clients and colleagues in your own car to activities and appointments Following care plans and maintaining accurate records Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and own car for business use Right to work in the UK without needing employer support At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK Comfortable providing personal care Flexibility essential - varied hours required to meet clients' needs Reliable, compassionate, and committed to excellent care Desirable: Working with children Valid training in Epilepsy/Seizure management and Buccal Midazolam administration Experience with alternative communication methods (Makaton, visual aids) Experience supporting clients with challenging behaviour NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care What We Offer: Up to £15.69 per hour (includes holiday pay) Specialist complex care training including epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam 24/7 clinical support from our dedicated team Staff referral scheme (up to £250 per referral) Enhanced rates for specialist skills Progression opportunities into senior complex care roles Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about these packages and the training available.

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