Female Complex Care Assistant

We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our Specialist Services Team to provide care to our client in the Formby areal (L37).You'll be providing care and support to an 18 year old girl, who is currently in Alder Hey on a long term stay and looking towards a discharge date. Her care needs include chest physio, intermittent catheterisation, seizure management and peg feed. This is a 2-1 package and due to the complex needs we do require applicants to have previous experience in a complex care role, or caring for a loved one with similar complex needs.Shifts are 12 hour 8 - 8 and we have a full time days and full time nights position available. Whilst a driving licence is not essential you MUST be able to commute at the start/finish times to Alder Hey for the foreseeable future and then Formby following discharge. We will provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme for the specific skills required, which is overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the nurse-led 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 is preferredYou will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and referencesThe Right to Work in the UKAdditional benefits:Opportunity for extra income our referral schemeOvertime 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.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 CQS, part of Cera.