Spinal Cord Injury

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.

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.