Care Assistant

CCH Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly – enhanced leave

Job summary

CCH is seeking a Complex Care Assistant in Orpington to support a gentleman living with an acquired brain injury. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care, coordination with the care team, and adherence to planning and safety protocols.

We value patience, consistency, and excellent communication. A valid UK manual driving licence and access to a mobility van are required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care is required, especially with PEG feeding, suctioning, catheter and stoma care.
• Medication administration experience is essential.
• Strong communication and mental health awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow the client’s support plan daily.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and safety checks on equipment.
• Monitor and administer clinical interventions per training and care protocols.

Skills

Complex care

PEG feeding

Suctioning

Catheter care

Stoma care

Medication administration

Moving & handling

Clear communicator

Mental health support

Job description

Company Description

Location: Orpington

Pay: £13.75 - £15.40 per hour

Shifts: Days & Nights - Flexibility Required

Driver required: Yes - full UK manual licence and access to your own vehicle

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 Orpington.

Job Description

What you'll do

Join us as a Complex Care Assistant and take the next step in your care career. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and reliable Complex Care Assistant to support a gentleman living with an acquired brain injury.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, consistency, and excellent communication skills, building positive interactions and providing person-centred care that promotes comfort, dignity, and independence.

As part of our dedicated care team, you will be responsible for reviewing and following the client’s support plan on a daily basis, adhering to infection control procedures, carrying out safety checks on equipment, and monitoring and administering clinical interventions in line with training and care protocols.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience in complex care is required, especially in the following:

• PEG feeding
• Suctioning
• Catheter Care
• Stoma Care
• Medication Administration
• Moving & Handling Equipment
• Clear Communicator
• Mental Health Support

It is essential you must have a valid UK manual driving licence and be confident in using a mobility van.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

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