Now looking for Healthcare Assistants in Nuneaton, CV10
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 Nuneaton, CV10 to join our outstanding team supporting a client with an Aquired Brain Injury, 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:
7am to 7pm (12 hour days) and 7pm to 7am (12 hour nights), Monday to Sunday.
Job Purpose:
To provide consistent, person-centred care and rehabilitation support to a client living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), promoting independence, safety, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion within their home and community.
Personal Care and Daily Living Support:
- Assist with personal hygiene tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming as required.
- Support with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration as needed.
- Support with mobility, including the safe use of mobility aids or transfer equipment.
- Assist with medication administration and health monitoring, following training.
Rehabilitation and Cognitive Support:
- Implement and support rehabilitation goals set by therapists (e.g., speech, OT, physiotherapy).
- Encourage the client to engage in cognitive tasks and routines that enhance independence.
- Support with memory prompts, attention aids, and structure to daily life.
Communication and Behaviour Support:
- Use clear, appropriate communication techniques, including visual aids or augmentative tools if required.
- Provide reassurance, consistency, and emotional support in line with the client’s behavioural needs.
- Respond calmly and professionally to any emotional or behavioural challenges associated with ABI.
Community and Social Involvement:
- Support the client in accessing the community, attending appointments, or engaging in hobbies and social activities.
- Promote social interaction and reduce isolation through companionship and encouragement.
Documentation and Team Working:
- Maintain accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any relevant observations.
- Work collaboratively with therapists, family members, case managers, and healthcare professionals.
- Adhere to the client's care plan and follow safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
Essential Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK.
- Good level of spoken and written English.
- Patience, empathy, and understanding of cognitive and emotional challenges.
- Willingness to learn and undertake specialist training (e.g., ABI awareness, PBS).
- Reliable, flexible, and capable of working both independently and within a team.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working with clients with ABI, neurological conditions, or mental health needs.
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence (if transport or community access is part of the role).
- Experience in working with speech and language strategies, behavioural support plans, or neuro-rehabilitation.
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!
Apply now at: rob@almondcare.co.uk
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.
If this role isn't for you, but you'd still like to join our team and support another one of our clients, work in one of our children's residential units or adult care homes, please email: rob@almondcare.co.uk.
We have many differing roles, so please tell all of your healthcare friends and get them to get in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IFRC2