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Complex Health Care Assistant (HCA, Carer or Support Worker)

Charlotte Brain Injury, Care Management, Complex Care, Mental Health, Spinal Cord Injury, Vacancies home

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

Charlotte Care Management, Complex Care, Mental Health, Motor Neurone Disease, Vacancies home

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

Charlotte Brain Injury, Care Management, Complex Care, Vacancies home

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)

Charlotte Brain Injury, Care Management, Complex Care, Mental Health, Spinal Cord Injury, Vacancies home

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

Charlotte Care Management, Complex Care, Motor Neurone Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized, Vacancies home

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.

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