Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Charing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in the UK is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to provide personal care for a gentleman with a spinal cord injury. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, have a full UK driving licence, and experience in the care sector, particularly with medication administration. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a person’s daily life. Join us in transforming the care industry and benefiting from career opportunities that come with being part of a large and successful organization.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Previous experience in the care sector is essential.
• Experience with medication administration and manual evacuation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to a gentleman with a spinal cord injury.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Perform bowel care via manual evacuation.
• Use appropriate moving and handling equipment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Confident communication

Team player

Manual evacuation

Job description

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.

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend 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.