Bank Complex Care Assistant

Continuity of Care Services Ltd.; Boxley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and DBS support

Flexible shifts and part-time options

Driver licence required (WAV)

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services is seeking a Bank Complex Care Assistant to support clients living with complex needs in their own homes in Maidstone, Kent. You will provide compassionate care, assist with daily activities and help clients stay active in the community, with prior meetings with families to prepare for the role.

Flexibility is offered with part-time and varied shifts. A full UK driving licence for WAV transport is essential and training is provided to deliver high-quality complex care

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is beneficial
• You must be eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
• Full UK driving licence to drive WAV is essential

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support in clients' own homes
• Personal care and moving and handling
• Medication administration and basic household chores
• Attend social events or outings with clients
• Support access to community activities and services

Skills

Empathy

Punctuality

Team player

Job description

Whether you are looking for a few additional hours each week, our Bank Complex Care Assistant vacancy could be perfect for you. Join our growing team in Maidstone, Kent to help people live rewarding and fulfilled lives in their own homes.

Bank Complex Care Assistant Job Overview

• Location: Maidstone and surrounding area
• Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour
• Shifts available: Part- time and very flexible shifts starting with just a few hours each week
• Schedule: Flexibility to work shifts, including Monday to Friday and Weekends

Eligibility Criteria for a Bank Complex Care Assistant

• Previous care experience is beneficial
• Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.
• Full UK driving licence to drive clients Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)

About the role of Bank Complex Care Assistant

Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to provide complex care support to our clients living with severe traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. Our clients are very active and enjoy engaging with the community. They require a patient carer who can provide a high level of complex care and help them access the community as they love going out to country parks, cinemas and other social events. Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your clients and their family to ensure you are well- prepared for the role.

The services you will deliver as a Bank Complex Care Assistant

The role of Complex Care Assistant is varied and depends on the needs of the individual. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service users in the comfort of their own homes. Among other duties, you may be offering as followed by not limited to:

• Positive Behaviour Support (preferred but training will be given)
• Accompanying on social events or shopping etc.
• Basic household chores
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Moving and handling
• PEG, Tracheostomy, Catheter and stoma care, Epilepsy care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Bank Complex Care Assistant Requirements

We look for people who are genuinely interested in care and our complex care workers represent a diverse set of backgrounds. To be a great complex care assistant for Continuity of Care Services, you should be:

• Caring with genuine empathy
• Punctual
• A team player

Advantages of Joining our Team:

• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available

Our recruitment process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.