Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career progression

Family-friendly leave

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support a gentleman with a spinal cord injury. This role requires a confident communicator, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

You will provide personal care, administer medications, perform bowel care via manual evacuation, and use moving and handling equipment. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, with DBS checks provided.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Background in the care sector.
• Experience of administering medication and manual evacuation would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to the client.
• Administer prescribed medication.
• Perform bowel care via manual evacuation.
• Use moving and handling equipment safely.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

UK driving licence

Job description

Shifts:Days & Nights Available - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am

Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.

135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months

Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtMaidstone Complex SCP, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team inCharing.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing skills by joining us as a Complex Care Assistant, supporting a gentleman with a spinal cord injury. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate carer who is a confident communicator, proactive, and a strong team player.

The role involves providing personal care, administering medication, performing bowel care via manual evacuation, and using the appropriate moving and handling equipment.

If you are dedicated, empathetic, and committed to delivering high-quality care, this is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in someone’s daily life.

Qualifications

A candidate would need to meet the following requirements before applying:

• A full UK driving licence.
• A previous background in the care sector.
• Experience of administering medication and manual evacuation would be extremely advantageous.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more