Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant (FG/NN10/2025) Rushden, EnglandSalary: GBP14 - GBP14 per hour

Make a Real Difference – Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Care Assistant and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity.

Job Keys

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: NN10-Northampton

Rate of Pay: £14/h

Shifts: Alternate Weekends / Nights

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Bank

Specialism: Complex Care – Brain Injury; Bedbound; Difficult Behaviours

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 UsSugarman 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

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

Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

About the RoleYou will be providing intensive, personalised care to a client who requires a 1:1 care ratio and is nursed in bed. This includes assistance with repositioning, managing pain, and supporting daily routines.

The client experiences:

Brain injury and cognitive disruption

Physical disability

Wernicke encephalopathy

Hydronephrosis

Difficulty sleeping

Bowel issues

Periods of stress, which may include screaming and being unhappy

The client has difficulty with speech but uses a communication board. You should be patient and resourceful in supporting communication. Please note, the client smokes up to 10 cigarettes per week in her room.

You'll receive full training and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident and well prepared.

Key Requirements

Female applicants only (due to genuine occupational requirement)

Minimum 6 months of professional care experience, particularly with individuals with brain injuries or physical disabilities

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Up-to-date CV with full work history

How to ApplyTo 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.

Equal OpportunitiesSugarman 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.

Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every day.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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