Care Assistant

ISS Healthcare; Charing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charing is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support a gentleman with a spinal cord injury. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and experience in personal care, including administering medication. This role offers excellent training and career pathways with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Previous experience in the care sector necessary.
• Experience in administering medication is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and bowel care to the client.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Utilize moving and handling equipment provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive care approach

Compassion

Job description

Access to a vehicle 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.

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 enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant.

The client is a gentleman who has a spinal cord injury.

We're looking for an experienced carer who is a great communicator, pro-active in their approach and a team player. Someone who can maintain a level of compassion and dedication, as on your day-to-day you would be required to provide personal care, bowel care (via manual evacuation), administer medication and utilising moving and handling equipment that is provided.

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.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.