Care Assistant

SCP Recruitment Limited; Chatham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth & leadership progression

Family-friendly - enhanced leave

Job summary

CCH is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support an adult client at home. You will manage complex clinical needs, monitor health, and encourage communication for a non-verbal individual using eye gaze technology.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and experience with tracheostomy/ventilation. Desirable skills include PEG feeding, medication administration, and moving & handling. DBS paid and training provided.

Qualifications

• Candidate would need a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Tracheostomy and Ventilation.
• Desirable: PEG Feeding.
• Desirable: Medication Administration.
• Desirable: Moving & Handling Equipment.
• Desirable: Communication Skills For Non-Verbal Clients.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult client in their home with complex clinical needs.
• Monitor and respond to needs; encourage alternative communication methods.
• Be a proactive, reliable team player with empathy and adaptability.

Skills

Tracheostomy & ventilation experience

UK driving licence

Job description

Tracheostomy and Ventilation Experience Required

Pay:£14.75 per hour

Shifts:A range of shifts available

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

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we haveonepurpose: 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 inNorthfleet.

Job Description

What you'll do

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Complex Care Assistant to support an adult client in their home. This role involves managing a range of complex clinical needs that require regular monitoring and attention. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, proactive, and a reliable team player who demonstrates empathy, patience, and adaptability.

As the client is non-verbal and uses eye gaze technology to communicate, you will play a vital role in encouraging and supporting alternative communication methods to help them express their needs and enhance their quality of life. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to build on your existing care skills while making a meaningful and lasting impact.

Qualifications

Candidate would need to meet the following requirements before applying:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Tracheostomy and Ventilation

The below experience would be desirable:

• PEG Feeding
• Medication Administration
• Moving & Handling Equipment
• Communication Skills For Non-Verbal Clients

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