Care Assistant

SCP Recruitment Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support a gentleman with a spinal cord injury. This role involves personal care, medication administration, and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, proactive, and possess a full UK driving license. Opportunities for career development and various benefits including maternity leave, annual leave, and pension scheme are offered. Join us for a rewarding career making a difference in individuals' lives.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Maternity / Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence required.
• Previous background in the care sector essential.
• Experience in administering medication and manual evacuation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with a spinal cord injury.
• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Perform bowel care via manual evacuation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medication administration

Job description

Company Description

Location : Charing

Pay Rate : £15.50 per hour

Shifts Available : 10 am - 5 pm

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role.

What we offer

Maidstone Complex SCP is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get

• Maternity / Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you'll do

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

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

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply online today!

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