Care Assistant

ISS Healthcare; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support a young gentleman with Autism and ADHD. The role involves providing personal care, ensuring infection control, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must have experience in complex care and possess strong emotional resilience. Join a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful change in the care industry.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and infection control.
• Ensure constant supervision for safety.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Emotional resilience

Knowledge of Autism

Ability to read social cues

Ability to interpret body language

Job description

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
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend 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:

• 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.