Complex Care Assistant (PEG, Cough Assist & Respiratory Support)

Job description

About the RoleDo you want a job where your care truly changes a life? We're looking for kind, compassionate, and reliable Complex Care Assistants to support a young person living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in his home and local community across Oxfordshire. This is a deeply rewarding role where you'll help promote independence, comfort, and quality of life – not just for the client, but for their whole family. Full specialist training provided. Previous complex care experience is desirable but not essential if you have the right attitude.

What You'll Be DoingYou'll be part of a dedicated care team providing high‐quality, hands‐on support, including:

Personal care, mobility support & daily routines

PEG feeding & PEG care (cleaning, monitoring, tube care)

Supporting respiratory equipment including cough assist, suction, nebuliser & oxygen monitoring (full training provided)

Supporting ventilator use when required or when the client shows signs of becoming unwell

Airway clearance and oral suctioning when needed

Supporting hydration and safe fluid intake using adapted equipment

Supporting catheter/leg bag care and monitoring

Medication support in line with training

Observing and reporting changes in health or wellbeing

Providing emotional reassurance, companionship & dignity‐led care

Why Join Us

Meaningful 1:1 care – you make a real impact every shift

Specialist training & ongoing development

Supportive team environment

Build confidence in advanced clinical skills

Work closely with a welcoming family and care team

What We're Looking For

Caring, patient, and dependable individuals

Willingness to learn specialist clinical skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to follow structured care plans

Experience in complex care is a bonus

Driving licence preferred (due to location & community access)

Right to work in the UK required

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English