Cerebral palsy does not impact people in the same way, so it is important to understand the unique needs of those with the condition.
Enhancing the standard of living for those with cerebral palsy
Complex Care
Complex Health Care Assistant (HCA, Carer or Support Worker)
Join Almond Care – Where Compassion Meets Career
Award-winning provider of complex care at home
At Almond Care, we specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex needs to live independently – in the comfort of their own homes. Now, we’re on the lookout for dedicated Complex Care Assistants in ST4 to join our outstanding team supporting a female with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) with Progressive Muscular Dystrophy. She also has a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Insertion due to the challenges associated with swallowing and the risk of aspiration, so if you have experience with this or a similar condition, you would be perfect for her. However, full training will be given and all healthcare candidates with all least 6 months’ care experience will be considered.
Pay: From £12.75 per hour
Shifts: 8am to 8pm (12 hour days) and 8pm to 8am (12 hour nights), Monday to Sunday
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST4
What you’ll gain:
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to build real expertise. You’ll receive full specialist training in:
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator care
- PEG feeding
- Suction management
- Bowel & bladder management
- Medication administration
- Skin integrity care
- Physiotherapy
- Plus: Personal care, social activities, and light domestic tasks
Who we’re looking for:
- Compassionate, flexible, and ready to make a difference
- Passionate about care – experience is great, but not essential
- Eager to learn and grow in a rewarding healthcare career What’s in it for you?
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Monthly rolling rotas for stability
- Full training, support, and Care Certificate
- Specialist career pathways in complex care
- Team meetings & ongoing development
- A valued role in a growing, forward-thinking company
Ready to take your first step into a fulfilling care career?
We’d love to hear from you!
Full job description available on request
All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer. Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
We have many differing roles, so please tell all of your healthcare friends and get them to get in touch.
Support Worker
Location: ST11, Stoke-on-Trent
Role: Support Worker
Salary: £24,700 per year
Role Summary
To provide and maintain a high standard of care to the people we support with varied and complex care needs, allowing them to live independent and fulfilling lives within their own homes. To work either as part of a team or independently, ensuring that at all times the people we support receives an effective and efficient service that meets their chosen lifestyle, within a safe environment.
Key Requirements
- Providing emotional support to individuals and their families.
- Providing practical support for individuals and their families, such as helping with household tasks, personal care and paperwork.
- Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks.
- Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
- Supporting the learning of new skills or gaining employment.
- Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
- Helping with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, writing a shopping list, going shopping or maintaining their housing tenancy.
- Helping them to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
- Understanding their communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
- Working with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support.
- Analysing an individual’s needs and drawing up a focused support plan.
- Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings.
All shifts must be logged in and out of at the correct times.
- Notify the manager immediately of any change in availability.
- Liaise regularly with the manager
- Notify the manager promptly of any change in family circumstances e.g. non-access to the home or deterioration of health of the individual you are supporting.
- Attend meetings as convened by the manager/ management team.
- Complete accident/incident forms accurately and submit promptly to the manager.
Take part in an induction program and attend ongoing Mandatory training as agreed by your Manager.
To ensure that Almond Care policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
Complex Health Care Assistant – Spinal Cord Injury
Are you an experienced and passionate Complex Health Care Assistant and are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?
Position: Complex Healthcare Assistant (Spinal Injury)
Location: Tonbridge, Kent (TN4)
Pay: £12.75 per hour.
Job type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: Core hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm or 8.00pm – 8.00am (Monday – Sunday). Mixture of day and night shifts with possible live in.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Join Almond Care – Where Compassion Meets Career
Award-winning provider of complex care at home
At Almond Care, we specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex needs to live independently – in the comfort of their own homes. Now, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Complex Care Assistant in Tonbridge to join our outstanding team supporting a client with a Motor Neurone Disease.
Job Description
They also have a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Insertion due to the challenges associated with swallowing and the risk of aspiration, so if you have experience with this or a similar condition, you would be perfect for her.
However, full training will be given and all healthcare candidates with all least 6 months’ care experience will be considered.
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator care.
- PEG feeding
- Suction management
- Bowel & bladder management
- Medication administration
- Skin integrity care
- Physiotherapy
- Personal care
- Social activities
- Light domestic tasks
Full job description available on request
All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
RGN (Complex Care Nurse)
Are you an experienced and passionate RGN: Complex Care and are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?
Position: RGN (Complex Care)
Location: Canterbury (CT4)
Pay: £45,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Job type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: Core hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm or 8.00pm – 8.00am (Monday – Sunday). Mixture of day and night shifts.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Almond Care is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home, working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.
Job Description
Personalised Care:
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with the client, their family, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Monitor and manage symptoms such as breathlessness, muscle weakness, communication difficulties, and swallowing issues.
- Support and educate the client and their family on disease progression and palliative care options.
Clinical Duties:
- Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects.
- Provide enteral feeding support (PEG/NG feeding) if required.
- Assist with respiratory care, including use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV), suctioning, and cough assist devices.
- Perform regular assessments of mobility, skin integrity, and nutritional status.
Communication & Coordination:
- Work closely with the MND multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, respiratory specialists, and palliative care services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NMC and local trust policies.
- Act as an advocate for the client, promoting autonomy and informed decision-making.
Emotional and Psychological Support:
- Provide compassionate support to clients and families during emotionally challenging times.
- Refer to counselling and bereavement services as appropriate.
Professional Development:
- Keep up to date with best practices in MND care and attend relevant training or study days.
- Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions.
EssentialQualifications and Skills
- Registered Nurse with the NMC (Adult branch)
- Experience in community nursing, palliative care, neurology, or complex care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Full UK driving licence (if community-based)
Full job description available on request
All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
Complex Health Care Assistant – Spinal Cord Injury
Are you an experienced and passionate Complex Health Care Assistant and are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?
Position: Complex Healthcare Assistant (Spinal Injury)
Location: Malmesbury, Cheshire (SN16)
Pay: £12.75 per hour.
Job type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: Core hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm or 8.00pm – 8.00am (Monday – Saturday). Mixture of day and night shifts with possible live in.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Join Almond Care – Where Compassion Meets Career
Award-winning provider of complex care at home
At Almond Care, we specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex needs to live independently – in the comfort of their own homes. Now, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Complex Care Assistant in Tonbridge to join our outstanding team supporting a client with a Motor Neurone Disease.
Job Description
They also have a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Insertion due to the challenges associated with swallowing and the risk of aspiration, so if you have experience with this or a similar condition, you would be perfect for her.
However, full training will be given and all healthcare candidates with all least 6 months’ care experience will be considered.
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator care.
- PEG feeding
- Suction management
- Bowel & bladder management
- Medication administration
- Skin integrity care
- Physiotherapy
- Personal care
- Social activities
- Light domestic tasks
Full job description available on request
All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
Children’s Complex Care Worker
Almond Care & Almond Care Children’s Services is an award winning specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home working with children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.
Shifts are 12 hour shifts days & nights available, including bank holidays and weekends.
Paying £13 per hour.
We are specifically recruiting for Children’s Complex Care Workers in Sileby, LE12. This will be supporting 2 young people with complex health needs such as:
- Tracheostomy Care
- PEG Feed
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Physiotherapy
- Skin Integrity
- Administration of Medication
- Epilepsy
Personal care, social involvement and domestic chores will be required –
- Shopping
- Light housework duties
- Assisting in washing and dressing, keeping it person centred
- Attending activities, day centres etc.
Almond Care Children’s Services are looking for passion and empathy in the ideal candidate, who has a nurturing nature.
Disclaimer
All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.
This position will involve supporting children.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this vacancy. If you are not selected for this position, your CV will be kept on file, and you may be contacted for other suitable roles in the future.
WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIPS
Some of our clients may request a male or female member of staff. If this is the case the vacancy will not fall under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4. Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer and will be stated on some adverts.
Children’s Residential Support Worker
Almond Care & Almond Care Children’s Services is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home, working with children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.
Position: Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Sileby, Leicestershire (LE12)
Pay: £12.50 per hour.
Job type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: Shifts are 24 hours, for example start at 7am on the Monday and work until 8am Tuesday, this includes a sleep in 11pm to 7am. These shift times may vary, between Monday to Sunday.
Paying £12.50 per hour & £73.89 sleep in rate.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Are you what Almond Care Children’s Services is looking for?
Our ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Almond Care Children’s Services believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:
- Paid annual leave depending on hours of work (pro rata)
- Opportunities to specialise in complex care
- Full training and support within your role
- Care Certificate award
- Regular team meetings
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company
So, if you think you’re up to the job and are excited to pursue a career in care with us…what are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!
Disclaimer
All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.
This position will involve supporting children.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this vacancy. If you are not selected for this position, your CV will be kept on file, and you may be contacted for other suitable roles in the future.
Some of our clients may request a male or female member of staff. If this is the case the vacancy will not fall under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4. Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer and will be stated on some adverts.
Learning Disabilities Nurse
Are you an experienced and passionate RGN: Children’s Care and are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?
Position: Learning Disabilities Nurse (Children’s Services)
Location: Sileby, Leicestershire (LE12)
Pay: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Job type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 40 hours per week (days and nights) including weekends and bank holidays as per rota pattern.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Almond Care is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of children’s complex care in the home, working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.
Job Description
Working as Children’s Complex Care Worker at Almond Care Children’s Services you will be:
- Working alongside our nurses to deliver complex care support to our young people.
- Daily duties will include, personal care, meeting the young people’s specific health needs, engaging with the young people, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring safeguarding.
- Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:
- Supporting, mentoring and educating our children in day-to-day activities to develop their emotional and social needs.
- Developing personal skills in line with care plans to achieve outcomes set out by the home and professionals involved in the children’s care.
- Positive engagement to encourage our children and young adults in their development.
- Reporting and recording key aspects of care and health outcomes.
- Developing your professional skills as part of on-going development.
- Managing all elements of the young people’s health and wellbeing.
- Delivering a high standard of personal care.
- Supporting with tracheotomy care, suction, PEG feeding and epilepsy management.
- Communicating with the nurses on shift and receiving guidance from them.
Job Purpose
- To provide the highest quality of care and support as part of the care team to Service Users and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and standards set by the Regulatory Body.
- Support and supervise the young people in the implementation of an individual programme of life skills, key skills and independence skills and leisure in their Home and the community.
- Support young people within the home in accordance with their personal/pathway/placement plans/health care plans and the policies, procedures and practices of the home.
- Make accurate and appropriate entries in young people’s records, diaries and reports as necessary in accordance with company and local policies, procedures and practices.
- Support and enable young people to maintain a level of personal hygiene through offering guidance and support to support with their personal care.
- Work with and manage behaviour and offer support to the young people, visual guides and plans needed due to the young people’s needs.
- Organise and participate in appropriate activities and enable young people to take part in a wide variety of activities, ensuring activities are suitable for the individual.
- Safeguard all young people within the home and ensure their safety and wellbeing is always priority.
- Administer medication in accordance with Company and Regulatory Body policies and procedures.
- Ensure that medication is stored in safe manner in accordance with policy.
Full job description available on request
All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
Supporting complex needs with specialist oxygen delivery and suctioning care
For individuals living with complex neurological and muscular conditions, breathing difficulties and airway management can be difficult.
