Complex Care Assistant

We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our Specialist Services Team to provide care to our clients in and around the Tamworth area.You'll be providing care and support to our male client, who's individual needs include:Learning difficultiesPositive behaviour support trainingEpilepsyAutismOur client has learning difficulties, controlled epilepsy and autism. He struggles to communicate and shouts when he does talk. Our client has behavioural issues that need to be managed through a positive behavioural support plan, and he needs to have structured days and activities to maintain his routines. The Complex Care Assistant must complete training on PBS.Working hours:Live-In client - 3 hour sit ins.Monday to Sunday, 4pm to 7pm.We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.Why Cera?You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our vision to empower people to live longer, healthier, better lives at home. Our core values - Commit, Connect, and Create - guide everything we do and we have a monthly Cera Stars awards programme to celebrate our employees' amazing work.We invest in your development - We support your growth through recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. There is also opportunity for progression - 45% of our salaried vacancies were filled through the promotion of existing care workers and branch staff in 2023 through our carer career pathway. Your well-being is a priority for us - You'll enjoy access to WeCare, our employee benefits platform offering discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers. Additionally, we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an employee assistance program, healthcare cash plan, eyecare plan, and mental health telephone support service.We believe in making your job easier - We've brought care into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care - caring for our clients.Key Requirements: Previous experienceDrivers Licence and access to a vehicleYou will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and referencesThe Right to Work in the UKAdditional benefits:Opportunity for extra income our Care Friends referral scheme (up to £600 per referral)Overtime available to boost your earningsA comprehensive nurse led training programme, followed by shadowing and peer support from a dedicated care mentor in your first 12 weeks. Any required uniform is provided + mobile phone Blue Light Card eligibility - helping you save on everyday purchases and special treats which can be used with our We Care platform to offer double discounts.We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is with Cera.