Complex Care Assistant (PEG, Cough Assist & Respiratory Support)
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bicester, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oxfordshire Crossroads |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Complex Care Assistant (PEG, Cough Assist & Respiratory Support) |
Summary
About the Role
Do 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 Doing
You’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
Do 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 Doing
You’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