Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care for a young client with complex needs including Autism and ADHD. The role requires reliability and emotional resilience to ensure a safe environment both at home and in the community. Benefits include maternity/paternity leave and paid annual leave. Join the company in transforming the care industry through support and innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care is essential for this position.
• Knowledge of Autism or ADHD.
• Ability to read social cues of non-verbal clients.
• Ability to interpret body language or to use PECS.
• Consistency, emotional resilience and the ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to a client with Autism and ADHD.
• Ensure constant supervision for client safety at home and in the community.
• Implement infection control measures.
• Support the client and family with compassionate, reliable care.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism or ADHD

Ability to read social cues of non-verbal clients

Ability to interpret body language

Emotional resilience

Ability to build trust

Emotional resilience

Trust building

Job description

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

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 Developmental 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.

Apply online today!