Care Assistant

CCH Group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Job summary

CCH is recruiting a Complex Care Assistant to support an adult client at home in Northfleet. The role requires managing complex clinical needs with regular monitoring, while maintaining empathy and reliability.

The non-verbal client uses eye gaze technology; you will promote alternative communication methods to improve quality of life. DBS check and training are provided, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult client at home with complex clinical needs.
• Assist client using eye gaze communication and encourage alternative methods to express needs.
• Provide compassionate, proactive care as part of a team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Tracheostomy and ventilation

PEG feeding

Suctioning

Catheter care

Bowel management

Medication administration

Moving & handling

Communication with non-verbal clients

Job description

Company Description

Location: Northfleet

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 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:

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

The below experience would be desirable:

• PEG Feeding
• Suctioning
• Catheter Care
• Bowel Management (Manual Evacuation)
• 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