Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheerness seeks a compassionate Carer to support a young gentleman with Autism and ADHD. The role includes providing personal care and supervision, requiring experience in complex care. Shifts are available Fridays and Saturdays, offering £12.21 per hour. Join a team dedicated to transforming the care industry with innovative solutions.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care is essential for this position.
• Knowledge of Autism or ADHD is required.
• Ability to read social cues of non-verbal clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for a young gentleman with Autism and ADHD.
• Ensure a safe environment through constant supervision.
• Perform infection control and day-to-day care.

Skills

Experience in complex care

Knowledge of Autism

Emotional resilience

Ability to read social cues

Ability to interpret body language

Job description

Company Description

Location:Sheerness

Pay Rate:£12.21 per hour

Shifts Available: Fridays – 2:30pm – 5:30pm & Saturdays – 10am – 1pm

We’re sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What we offer

Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you’ll do

The client is a young gentleman in his teens who has Autism, ADHD, Global Development Delay & PICA.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and has a strong emotional resilience to join our existing team where no two days are the same.

Your day-to-day would include providing personal care, infection control and constant supervision to ensure a safe environment at all times at home and in the community.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in complex care is essential for this position, inclusive of the following:

• Challenging Behaviours
• Knowledge of Autism or ADHD
• The ability to read social cues of non-verbal clients.
• The ability to interpret body language or to use visual aids such as PECS.
• Consistency, emotional resilience & the ability to build trust.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply online today!

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