Care Assistant
| Company: | Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Northampton, NN4 7DA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: NN4 - Northampton
Rate of Pay:
Day Rate: £14.00 per hour (14-hour shifts)
Night Rate: £15.00 per hour (10-hour Waking Nights)
Shifts: Days and Waking Nights (Flexibility required; day shifts can run late when attending outings/events)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Bank
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 Support Worker, you'll provide practical help with daily tasks, offer emotional encouragement, and promote social inclusion, enabling people to lead fulfilling lives at home and in the community.
You will be supporting an active, independent service user living in their own home who has a high-level (C2) spinal injury resulting from Transverse Myelitis. The service user uses a wheelchair and requires physical support to assist with clinical interventions, though they have full capacity, deep knowledge of their condition, and will direct their own care support. The service user enjoys going out to local areas, pubs (including staying out late), festivals, cinema, football, gaming, and music, and has a strong background in film, TV, and creative writing.
Benefits
Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
Holiday Pay (PAYE)
Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
Career development opportunities
Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
Key Responsibilities
Support with physical care needs and daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, personal care).
Assist with essential clinical care interventions following training, including:
Tracheostomy care
Ventilation management
Bowel care
Cough Assist
Nebuliser use
Assist the service user with accessing the community, social activities, events, pubs, and trips.
Promote independence, respect person-centred preferences, and work closely under the direction of the service user.
Adhere strictly to house rules and guidelines (e.g., cleanliness, energy efficiency, respect for guests).
Maintain accurate records and report any clinical concerns promptly to the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) or the Sugarman Health & Wellbeing office.
Ensure a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment at all times.
Key Requirements
Driver preferred but not essencial.
Flexibility to work day and night shifts, including late finishes during community outings.
Minimum 6 months of professional care experience.
Right to work in the UK.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Up-to-date CV with full work history.
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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