Care Assistant

Superior Healthcare; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is looking for a Complex Care Assistant to support a 10-year-old client with complex care needs. The role requires weekend availability and offers comprehensive training for clinical tasks such as PEG feed management and catheter care, ensuring a rewarding and supportive environment for personal growth. Join a dedicated team, providing person-centred care while enjoying flexible working arrangements and perks including employee events and well-being support.

Benefits

Paid clinical training

Annual paid refreshers

Wellbeing support

Employee events

Referral vouchers

Help to save for Christmas

Qualifications

• 6 months paid UK-based care experience.
• Previous experience as Support Worker with complex care clients.
• Full UK driver’s license and access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor the client for clinical intervention.
• Engage with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• Follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Flexibility

Confidence with children

Engagement

Education

Level 2 to Level 5 diploma

Tools

Blue light card

Job description

Join Our Team as a Complex Care Assistant in Frant!

We are currently seeking a Care Assistant with weekend availability to assist our young client with complex care needs living in their family home in Frant.

We are committed to your success and will provide comprehensive, paid clinical training to ensure you’re equipped to meet our client’s needs confidently.

Our experienced team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors will offer continuous support and guidance as you grow in your role.

The Client:

Our client is a 10-year-old child who loves music, dancing, and humming to songs, especially songs that involve Makaton as the client has hearing difficulties. They love hearing stories and playing with toys.

This role will include clinical intervention such as PEG feed management, oral suctioning, emergency airway maintenance, catheter care, and the use of nebulisers.

Shift Pattern:

We offer both full-time and part-time positions, with a minimum commitment of two shifts per week.

• Type: Day shifts
• Hours: Saturdays 12:00 – 20:00, Sundays 09:00 – 20:00

Additional shifts are available in the local area for those with flexible availability and a willingness to travel.

We offer both full-time and part-time positions, with a minimum commitment of two shifts per week.

Superior Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

Responsibilities

• To closely observe and monitor the client for any clinical intervention required.
• To be fun, friendly, and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To show the client dignity and respect when providing personal care.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care.

Requirements

• 6 months paid UK-based care experience.
• Previous experience working as a Support Worker with complex care clients.
• Flexibility to offer availability at short notice, including weekend shifts.
• A full UK driver’s license with access to your own vehicle.
• Confidence working with children, with the ability to make shifts fun and engaging.
• Choice of day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Blue light card – we’ll pay for it.
• Reflecting the hard work that you do.
• Enroll onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.