Care Assistant

CCH Group

Chatham

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

CCH Group is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support an adult client at home in Northfleet. The role involves managing complex clinical needs, monitoring health, and supporting eye gaze communication for a non-verbal client.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and experience with tracheostomy and ventilation. Training is provided, and opportunities for progression exist within CCH Group.

Qualifications

A full UK driving licence.
Experience with Tracheostomy and Ventilation.
Desirable: PEG Feeding, Suctioning, Catheter Care, Bowel Management (Manual Evacuation), Medication Administration, Moving & Handling Equipment, Communication Skills For Non-Verbal Clients.

Responsibilities

Support an adult client in their home with complex clinical needs requiring regular monitoring.
Encourage and support alternative communication methods for a non-verbal client using eye gaze technology.
Demonstrate empathy, patience and reliability as part of a cohesive care team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Tracheostomy and Ventilation

PEG Feeding

Suctioning

Catheter Care

Bowel Management

Medication Administration

Moving & Handling Equipment

Communication Skills For Non-Verbal

Job description

Company Description

Location: Northfleet

Tracheostomy and Ventilation Experience Required

Pay: Up to £15 per hour

Shifts: A range of shifts available

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

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

At Maidstone 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 in Northfleet.

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: