Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

CCH Maidstone Complex SCP in Folkestone is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide close supervision in the client's home environment and support their well-being within community settings.

The role emphasizes reliability, clear boundaries, and teamwork with the client's family and care team, with full training, DBS check, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care sector is required.
• Must have business insurance for transport.
• The ideal candidate will be patient, calm, and adaptable with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision in the community to ensure client well-being.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies such as seizures.
• Collaborate with the client's mother and care team to maintain high-quality care.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Patient-focused

Job description

Shifts:Days only -8 am - 6 pm (Tuesday) and2 x 6-hour shifts (Monday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm)

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 friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere 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 inFolkestone.

Job Description

What you'll do

The ideal candidate will be a patient, calm, and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor their approach to meet the client's unique needs. They will be observant, safety-conscious, and capable of providing close supervision in the community to ensure the client's well-being at all times.

Compassion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain clear boundaries are essential, particularly when managing challenging behaviours or navigating sensitive topics. Reliability and consistency are key, offering structure and reassurance while remaining confident in responding to medical emergencies such as seizures.

Strong teamwork and communication skills are also vital, enabling effective collaboration with the client's mother and the wider care team to ensure high-quality, consistent care within the agreed home environment.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Previous experience in the care sector is required inclusive of business insurance for your mode of transport.

Additional Information

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

Additional Information

Ourquick, simple application processlets you choose an interview time that works for you.

JoinMaidstone Complex SCPinFolkestonetoday and be part of something meaningful.