Care Assistant
Advantage Healthcare Limited
Burgess Hill, West SussexView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Contract
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Hours
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Closing date
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In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will help a young university student with spinal muscular atrophy who uses a wheelchair. The role includes overnight care, feeding through a PEG tube, moving the client safely and giving medication. It suits someone who is caring, patient and wants hands‑on training.
What you'll need
- Ability to work overnight shifts
- Willingness to learn PEG feeding, moving and handling, medication administration
- Good communication and empathy
- Basic health and safety awareness
- Ability to follow training and clinical support
- Must pass a DBS check
How to boost your chances
- Read up on spinal muscular atrophy and PEG feeding basics
- Practice safe moving techniques with online videos
- Prepare references that show reliability and caring nature
- Ensure you have a valid DBS check or can obtain one quickly
- Highlight any previous care or volunteering experience in your application
- Be ready to discuss your availability for overnight work
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Job description
Job Description What you'll do Join us as a Complex Care Assistant and expand your skills with full training and clinical support in areas such as PEG feed management, moving and handling equipment and medication administration. You’ll be supporting a young, wheelchair-bound university student with spinal muscular atrophy, supporting the client overnight.
How to apply
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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