Job Title: Care Assistant 

Location: NN4 – Northampton  

Pay: Day: £14/h (14 Hours) 7AM start – flexible to stay later hours 

Nights £15/h (10 Hours) Waking Night  

Shifts: 2-3 shifts 

Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About the Role 

As a Care Assistant, you’ll support vulnerable individuals in their own homes, helping them to live safely, independently, and with dignity. You'll assist with a range of tasks, from personal care to emotional support and everyday activities. 

We are currently supporting an active individual who was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis resulting in a C2 level spinal cord injury and full-time wheelchair use. Our client enjoys being out and about, including staying at the pub and festivals, and local walks, football, playing games,  listening to music, as well as relaxing at home watching TV .  

Benefits: 

• Full theoretical and practical training to support skills and development 

• Career progression opportunities 

• Ongoing support from Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff 

• Weekly pay (PAYE or umbrella options available) 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) 

• Mobility and manual handling support (wheelchair transfers and positioning) 

• Tracheostomy management and care 

• Administering nebuliser treatments and assisting with cough assist equipment 

• Meal preparation and feeding assistance 

• Monitoring and recording vital signs 

• Companionship and supporting active social outings (cinema, local walks, sporting events) 

• Medication support (where trained) 

• Household tasks (cleaning, laundry) 

• Following care plans and reporting changes or concerns 

Who We're Looking For 

• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience. 

• Complex Care experience preferred, particularly with spinal injuries, tracheostomies, and respiratory management (cough assist / nebulisers). 

• An active, engaging, and outgoing individual who shares our client's passion for music, games, football, and cinema trips. 

Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing? 

You’ll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support. 

How to Apply: Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability. 

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