Care Assistant

CCH Group; Hythe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

CCH Group is recruiting for a caring role in Folkestone, offering a pay of £13.25 per hour and days shifts. You’ll provide close supervision and support in the community to ensure client wellbeing, communicating clearly with the client’s mother and care team.

The role requires a calm, patient and adaptable individual with experience in care and the ability to manage challenging behaviours. A vehicle is often necessary due to location and travel between clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care sector is required.
• Ability to travel between locations with valid transport.
• Full training and paid induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision in the community to ensure client wellbeing.
• Respond calmly to medical situations such as seizures.
• Collaborate with the client’s mother and wider care team to maintain high-quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient and adaptable

Job description

Company Description

Location: Folkestone

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Shifts: Days only - 8 am - 6 pm (Tuesday) and 2 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 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 Folkestone.

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

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