Care Assistant

ISS Healthcare; Northfleet; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly - enhanced leave

Relocation opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

CCH Maidstone Complex SCP in Northfleet is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support an adult client at home with complex clinical needs. The role requires monitoring and proactive care, with emphasis on empathy and teamwork.

You will assist in communication using eye gaze technology for a non-verbal client, ensuring comfort and quality of life, with shifts available across the week.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with Tracheostomy and Ventilation is required.
• Desirable: PEG feeding, 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 and assistance.
• Encourage and support alternative communication methods for a non-verbal client using eye gaze technology to express needs.

Skills

Tracheostomy and Ventilation

Job description

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 areCCH. With14,000 colleagues across32 care companies, we haveone 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

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