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Job Title: Complex Care Assistant (MND Care)

Location: South Croydon

Pay Rates:

• Non Comp: £13.85/hr (Days) | £14.72/hr (Nights)

• Comp : £16.37/hr (Days) | £17.07/hr (Nights)

Shift Options:

• Long Shifts: 08:00–20:00 or 20:00–08:00 (Full-time: 3–4 shifts per week)

• Short Shifts: 08:00–13:00

Make a Real Impact in a Family Home

Are you an experienced complex care professional looking for a deeply rewarding role where your skills truly shine?

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join a 2:1 care team supporting an individual living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in South Croydon. This role goes beyond clinical tasks—it’s about empowering a client to live with dignity and helping maintain a bright, positive environment for their young family.

If you thrive in high-tech care environments and bring a cheerful, engaging energy to work, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Get With Us

• Clinical Excellence: Free comprehensive theoretical and practical training led by experienced nurses.

• Career Growth: Clear pathways for professional development and clinical skills enhancement.

• Strong Support Network: 24/7 backing from our dedicated Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff.

• Financial Flexibility: Weekly pay (PAYE or Umbrella options) plus accrued Holiday Pay (PAYE).

• Perks: Generous Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply).

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside a secondary care worker, you will deliver high-quality 2:1 clinical and personal support, including:

• Tracheostomy Management: Essential daily care, suctioning, and Cough Assist.

• Clinical Care: PEG feeding, ventilator monitoring, and nebulizer administration.

• Assistive Technology: Supporting non-verbal communication via specialized eye-gaze technology and computer systems.

• Daily Support: Complex manual handling, personal care, pressure area management, and meal preparation.

• Family Focus: Providing uplifting companionship, engaging with the client's young children, and maintaining a welcoming household atmosphere.

• Care Compliance: Following detailed care plans and meticulously reporting any updates or concerns.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months’ professional UK care experience.

• Clinical Skills: Mandatory hands-on experience with Tracheostomy care.

• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable operating assistive technology, eye-gaze systems, and home electronics.

• Personality: A warm, energetic, and positive presence who enjoys being around young children.

• Requirements: Full Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• Note: Gender preference applies; female applicants are preferred, though male applicants will be considered.

Why Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?

At Sugarman Health & Wellbeing, we believe that exceptional care starts with supporting our team. As a leading nationwide provider of person-centred community care, we empower our care workers to build meaningful connections, foster client independence, and deliver life-changing support every day.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your complex care career? Submit your CV today. If shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment Team will reach out for an initial chat about your experience.

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

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