Care Assistant


Company:	Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited
Salary:	£17 to £18 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Weymouth, DT4 9RU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

Role: Care Assistant

Salary: £7-18 p/h*

Location: Weymouth, Dorset

Shifts on offer: Flexible shifts 20.30pm to 8.30am

Non-Smokers Required

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

Benefits:

Comprehensive theoretical and practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills for this complex care package.

Career development opportunities.

NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care

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Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.

Weekly Pay via PAYEE'S or Umbrella Schemes

DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Holiday Pay

About the Role:

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing are looking for dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants to provide waking night support for our service user in the Weymouth area. Our service user is a happy and content individual with complex healthcare needs. We will provide full, specialist training and competency assessment for all clinical procedures.

You will play a vital role in supporting the service user overnight, which includes:

Tracheostomy Care: Monitoring airway, performing suction, and managing emergency equipment.

Respiratory Support: Delivering nebulisers, monitoring oxygen saturations, and administering oxygen as required.

Enteral Feeding: Managing overnight feed and fluids via gastrostomy (PEG) button.

Clinical Observations: Monitoring vital signs, including pulse and oxygen levels, throughout the night.

Personal Care: Assisting with pad changes and ensuring comfort and hygiene.

Safety & Monitoring: Providing close observation, repositioning, and responding to any changes in the client's condition.

Our service user is non-verbal and communicates through facial expressions, body language, and noises. The ideal candidate will be patient, observant, and take the time to understand the service user's unique ways of communicating. Our client lives at home with their family, and our team is crucial in providing them with respite and ensuring their safety and wellbeing through the night.

Requirements for the Role:

Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, we are looking for a patient, vigilant, and compassionate candidate dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience is essential. Full training will be provided.

Complex Care experience (e.g., tracheostomy, PEG) is beneficial, but not mandatory as full training is provided.

To provide the correct compliance documents, including updated Right to Work and an original DBS certificate (or application via us).

Must be reliable, proactive, and able to work independently as part of a dedicated night team.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to learn more about your experience, interests, and suitability for the role.

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

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